Apple has implemented new age verification features to assist developers in meeting age assurance requirements mandated by upcoming laws in the U.S. and other regions, including Brazil, Australia, and Singapore. Users in these areas will now need to have their age confirmed through ‘reasonable methods’ before downloading apps rated for users aged 18 and above, a process that can be automatically verified by the App Store. While developers retain the responsibility to independently verify user ages, Apple’s Declared Age Range API enables them to request age range information from users, aiding in compliance.
Additionally, Apple announced that starting May 6th in Utah and July 1st in Louisiana, new Apple Account users will have their age categories shared with developers’ apps upon request through the Declared Age Range API. Developers will also have access to ‘new signals’ via the API, indicating whether age-related regulations apply to a user, if the user must disclose their age range, and whether parental consent is required for significant app updates for minors.
Source: The Verge