There goes the PlayStation.

[aakl@infosec.exchange]

There goes the PlayStation. Lawmakers have successfully forced gatekeepers to police this requirement. The question is: do the gatekeepers report back?

"Sony gives users the choice of a few methods of age verification, each with its own functionality. For example, mobile phone age verification relies on matching the information your mobile provider has on file for you. Basically, if you are the owner of the phone contract, you’re good to go."

"There’s also the option to perform facial scanning."

Bitdefender: Sony Starts Enforcing PlayStation Age Verification; UK and Ireland Are First https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/sony-playstation-age-verification-uk-ireland #Sony #PlayStation #biometrics #surveillance

[dazrunner@mastodon.social]

@AAKL

Above article:

“Our service provider, Yoti, uses its proprietary technology to estimate your age using the geometry of your face. Yoti deletes your facial geometry data as soon as your verification is complete. PlayStation never collects, stores, or otherwise processes your facial geometry data,” Sony says.

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[dazrunner@mastodon.social]

@AAKL

Yoti privacy policy:

"Where Yoti has access to your information, we may share it in specific circumstances, such as:

* suspected or confirmed identity fraud or other offences;
* valid and legally binding requests for information from third parties;
* to verify your details with trusted third parties."