Instagram Expands Testing of Age Verification to More Countries

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The age verification options Instagram began testing in the U.S. in June were extended to more countries this week, including Brazil and India, with plans to add the European Union and the U.K. before the end of the year.

Beginning in late June, when a user in the U.S. attempts to edit their date of birth from under 18 to 18 or older, they are required to verify their actual age, with Instagram having offere them three options to do so.

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