European Union: European Commission Age Verification Blueprint
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European Commission issued recommendation on establishing a common framework for EU wide Age Verification technologies
On 29 April 2026, the European Commission adopted a recommendation outlining a common approach to age verification technologies across the EU. The recommendation promotes the use of tools based on anonymous proof-of-age methods, with a focus on priv…
European Commission announced age verification app for online platforms
On 15 April 2026, the European Commission announced that a European age verification app is technically ready and will soon be made available to citizens. The app will allow users to prove their age when accessing online platforms. It is designed to…
European Commission released second version of age-verification blueprint to enable use of passports and id cards for onboarding
On 10 October 2025, the European Commission released an enhanced second version of its EU age verification blueprint, building on the solution first introduced in July 2025. The updated blueprint adds support for passports and identity cards, alongs…
European Commission released age verification blueprint
On 14 July 2025, the European Commission released the first version of an EU white-label age-verification blueprint. The blueprint provides a basis for a user-friendly and privacy-preserving age verification method across Member States. Its purpose …