Archive · 29 Jul 2026
New York Imposes Age Verification Rules for Social Media
New York is introducing new rules to make sure kids are safe on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
These rules say that if you want to use special features like algorithmic feeds and notifications between midnight and 6 AM, you have to prove your age.
Big tech companies that have a lot of user-generated content and where people spend at least 20% of their time on these special feeds will need to check users' ages more accurately.
The rules explain how to do this but don't say exactly which method to use.
Some people think this is good for privacy, while others worry about how it will be done.
New York requires age verification for algorithmic feeds and notifications between 12AM and 6AM.
Social media platforms with user-generated content and high algorithmic feed usage must verify user ages accurately.
Rules specify acceptable age verification methods but do not mandate a single approach.
Aims to protect minors from harmful content and ensure safer social media usage.
Tech companies may face challenges and privacy concerns with implementing these rules.
- Who
- New York government
- What
- Age verification rules for social media
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- New York
- Why
- To protect kids from harmful content and ensure safer social media usage
Privacy Advocates
Tech Companies
Age Verification Methods
Privacy Advocates
Support stricter age verification to protect minors from harmful content.
Tech Companies
Oppose mandatory age verification due to privacy concerns and technical challenges.
- Location
- New York
- Affected Platforms
- Instagram, TikTok
- Time Restrictions
- 12AM to 6AM
- User Time Threshold
- 20% on algorithmic feeds
- Rule Enforcement
- Not yet specified