America Wants to ID You Before You Download an App
The App Store Accountability Act would require age verification for every app download in the US and what it means for your data
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Discord delayed global age verification to H2 2026, and its CTO admitted it explained the plan badly. The Persona test is over; behavioral profiling stays.
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Discord tested Persona for UK age checks alongside k-ID. Persona processed data on its servers and kept it up to 7 days, which matters if you're in the UK.
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Discord Says Most Users Won’t Need to Verify Their Age – Here’s What They’re Not Telling You
Discord says most users won't need to verify their age. It doesn't dwell on the age inference model that profiles everyone's behavior, or what that model reads.
Discord’s Global Age Verification Rollout: What It Means for Your Privacy
Discord's age verification rollout sets accounts to teen by default, with face scans or ID for full access. We weigh that against the October 2025 breach.
Spain Follows Australia Teen Social Media Ban
Spain wants to follow Australia and ban social media for under-16s, with real age checks and executives held liable. We look at what that means for your data.
Apple’s New iOS Privacy Feature Limits Carrier Location Tracking (If You Have the Right Phone and Network)
iOS 26.3's Limit Precise Location cuts how precisely your carrier can track you, but in the U.S. only Boost Mobile supports it so far.
How to Unfollow Everyone on Instagram (Text & Video Guide)
Unfollow everyone on Instagram in bulk, or only the accounts that don’t follow you back. Written steps plus a short video for most of them.
How to Mass Delete Instagram Messages
Learn to mass delete all of your Instagram messages in bulk using the Redact.dev app. Filter to specific chats, keywords, dates, and more.
How to Mass Delete Carousel Posts on Instagram
Learn how to delete Instagram carousel posts using Redact. Filter by caption text, likes, or comment count, and bulk-delete outdated content.
How to Delete Instagram Posts in Bulk with Redact
Delete Instagram posts in bulk - filter by caption, likes, and comment count so you can clean up your profile quickly and stay in control.
The Hidden Risks of Old Instagram Posts
Old Instagram posts can resurface years later and hurt your job or school chances. Forgotten photos and captions become liabilities, and you can clear them.
Instagram Password Reset Emails – 17.5 Million Instagram Accounts Exposed
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Nebraska’s Social Media Crackdown Starts in 2026
Nebraska has passed a new social media law affecting teens, privacy, and age verification. Learn why critics warn it could spread nationwide.
How to Delete Your Redact.dev Account
Learn how to delete your Redact.dev account, permanently.