Apple introduces technology In Increases children's privacy And on the safety of its devices, the company announced this week in a larger discussion surrounding digital privacy for children.
With new technology, parents can choose Children's age group Instead of providing an accurate date of birth when setting up a Child account, AppleWritten in a white paper.
This is done before younger users download the app Third-party developers, It is ready for immediate use by anyone who can use the “Declared Age API” that provides access to this range.
“Like everything we do, this feature is designed around privacy and allows users to control their data,” Apple writes. “Age ranges are only shared with developers if parents decide to allow this information to be shared. They can also disable sharing if they change their minds.”
It comes in a broader national debate The role of technology companies Protecting children and teens online.
There are at least nine statesRecently introduced invoicesThis requires app store operators to verify the age of users and confirm parental consent before minors can download the application.
Apple has long been claiming it is responsible Third-Party App Developers Check the user's age.
Technology companies argue that if the requirement to verify the age of the actual app marketplace is to ensure that all users hand over sensitive information if only a limited number of apps require specific information about their users.
Meanwhile, other technology companies like Meta, X and Snap claim that responsibility continues The app saves itself.
inLetters from the beginning of this monthMeta, Snap, X appeared to support the South Dakota Senate bill, which requires an app store to check users' age before downloading.
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