A technically secure application can still be unsafe for the people using it. CIOs responsible for applications with meaningful user interaction should require a User-Harm Threat Model before launch and whenever interaction functionality materially changes.
Online age verification is becoming a regulatory necessity across different jurisdictions. For SMEs, the challenge is balancing compliance with user trust, privacy, and usability. This article explores key methods, highlights their risks and complexities, and provides actionable recommendations for adopting child-safety-driven, privacy-aware solutions.