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Roblox faces October deadline to meet Philippine safety requirements
The gaming platform Roblox must establish a local office and implement age verification using the national ID system by October, according to the Information and Communications Secretary. The compliance deadline was announced during a House committee briefing on budget proposals.
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Roblox has until October 2024 to fulfill regulatory requirements set by Philippine authorities, Information and Communications Secretary Henry Aguda stated on Monday. The gaming platform must establish a physical office in the country and integrate age verification measures using the national identification system into its operations.
Aguda made the announcement during a House committee on appropriations hearing discussing budget allocations for the coming fiscal year. The requirements represent the government's push to strengthen child safety protections on online gaming platforms accessible to Filipino users.
The October deadline marks a key milestone in the regulator's oversight of the popular online gaming platform, which has a significant user base in the Philippines. The mandated local office and age verification system are designed to ensure better regulatory compliance and enhanced user protection measures.
Roblox joins other digital platforms facing increased scrutiny from Philippine authorities regarding data protection, age-appropriate content, and local operational requirements. The compliance measures reflect broader government efforts to establish clearer operational standards for foreign tech and gaming companies operating in the country.