Instagram Testing New Options for User Age Verification
Instagram on Thursday announced new ways for users to verify their age when joining the social network. The platform enforced age verification requirements back in 2019. We require people to be at least 13 years old to sign up for Instagram. In some countries, our minimum age is higher. When we know if someone is...
Canadian Wireless Providers Allow Minors to Authorize Data Overage Charges
According to a new report from CBC News, Canadian wireless providers are allowing minors to approve data overage charges without any acknowledgement from the account holder. Rosemary Pick was surprised when her wireless bill contained over $1,700 in data chargers. Pick thought it was a mistake and called Bell to inquiry. Upon calling the wireless...