Microsoft Expands Windows Family Safety With Age Verification and Parental Controls

Microsoft has expanded its Windows Family Safety features to include built-in age verification and parental controls. The updates use Microsoft accounts as the central identity layer for family safety on Windows, identifying whether a user is a child, teen, or adult.

The new Windows Age API provides developers with access to age-related signals without exposing sensitive information, such as a user's full date of birth. This approach reduces unnecessary collection and sharing of personal data by individual applications.

Developers can use the API categories to adapt content, features, communication tools, purchasing options, or safety settings for younger users.