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FTC Issues COPPA Policy Statement to Encourage Age Verification Technologies Like NSID

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Compliance & Data Privacy FTC Issues COPPA Policy Statement to Encourage Age Verification Technologies Like NSID On February 25, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission issued landmark guidance on age verification under COPPA — and every requirement they outlined is something National Sports ID has been doing since day one. Here’s what it means for your…

Facial Recognition in Youth Sports Verification: The Legal Risks Are Rising—And Why NSID Won’t Use It

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        Youth Sports Data Privacy Facial Recognition in Youth Sports: The Legal Risks Are Rising — And Why NSID Won’t Use It  Companies are increasingly pitching facial recognition as a “next-gen” way to verify youth athletes at tournaments and events. But as regulators and courts evaluate biometric technology—especially where minors are involved—the…