Overview

• Meta now mandates age verification for Quest 2 and 3 users to ensure access to suitable content and privacy settings.
• The new policy automatically sets teen profiles to private and introduces parental supervision tools, while preteens require parent-managed accounts.
• Users have 30 days to confirm their age, with failure resulting in temporary account suspension until verification is provided.
• Meta has developed User Age Group APIs to assist developers in offering age-appropriate experiences, supporting its broader push for industry-wide online safety measures.
• The move comes amid Meta's advocacy for app store operators to take the lead in online age verification, while also navigating a complex landscape of state and potential federal regulations.