EU Tests Digital Age Verification System in 5 Countries Starting 2025
The European Commission released an updated blueprint for digital age verification that will be tested in five EU countries starting in 2025. The system uses a secure 'mini wallet' that works with official ID cards and passports to prove users are over 18.
The European Commission unveiled the second version of its digital age verification blueprint, with pilot testing planned for five EU countries in 2025. The system allows users to prove they're old enough to access age-restricted content like pornography, gambling sites, and alcohol purchases online.
The new version adds support for passports and ID cards during setup. Users get a secure 'mini wallet' that connects to official Digital Identity Wallets, letting them verify their age without sharing personal details with websites.
The Commission designed the system to be robust, user-friendly, and privacy-preserving. Instead of websites collecting your ID information directly, the digital wallet proves you meet age requirements without revealing other personal data.
This initiative represents a key step in protecting minors online while addressing privacy concerns that have plagued other age verification methods. The EU's approach could influence how age verification works globally, as European digital regulations often set worldwide standards.
This could change how you access adult websites, gambling sites, and alcohol purchases online. The system aims to protect kids while keeping your personal data private, potentially setting the global standard for age checks on the internet.
Five EU countries will begin pilot testing in 2025. Watch for details on which countries participate and how the system performs.
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