Online age verification rules

Age verification is becoming a key focus for governments and regulators as online safety regulations evolve. New laws and guidelines are being proposed to address the risks associated with children’s use of online platforms. Age verification typically involves confirming if a user meets the minimum age requirement without requiring full identity verification unless required by law. Methods include age screening, cross-referencing databases, collecting identity documents, and using digital identity systems or facial recognition. This thread explores the expanding range of approaches to age verification in the context of online safety.