Legal articles in this category cover how technology affects parenting rights and responsibilities, including children’s online privacy, social media and screen-time disputes in custody and visitation, parental monitoring, cyberbullying, sexting, and the use of digital evidence in family court. It also addresses laws and best practices for protecting children from online harms and complying with school, platform, and state reporting requirements.
Pinterest now requires U.S. users to verify their age, typically by uploading a government ID or completing a third‑party facial age‑estimation check, with accounts restricted if verification isn’t completed. The change reflects growing pressure from lawmakers and regulators to implement stronger child‑safety and age‑gating measures on social platforms. This article explains what Pinterest’s new requirement […]
In 2026, Instagram requires teen accounts to complete age verification using approved methods like government ID, video selfie, or third-party age checks. These rules aim to prevent adults from posing as teens and to enforce teen safety settings and parental supervision features. This article explains the verification steps, triggers, and compliance risks for teen users […]
