The article discusses a digital age verification app being developed by the European Commission as part of a broader initiative to regulate access to age-restricted online content. This app, which functions as a digital wallet, will allow users to store proof of their age through various verification methods, including national eIDs and biometrics. Users will request age verification through the app, which presents the necessary proof to access relevant content. While aimed at user convenience and privacy, discussions around its efficacy and potential shortcomings are ongoing.
The age verification app is designed to empower users to verify their age and access restricted content, utilizing various identification methods.
The Commission anticipates various age verification methods for the app, such as national eIDs and linking to banking apps to assure age validity.
This app aims to simplify access to age-restricted content while ensuring user privacy and security through efficient proof of age.
The age verification process involves generating a proof of age that users present to access platforms with age restrictions.
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