European Commission says EU age-verification app is technically ready for online platforms
The Facts
- Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union's age-verification app is technically ready.
- The app is intended to let users prove their age when accessing online platforms or services.
- The European Commission says the app is designed to protect user privacy by allowing age verification without revealing additional personal information.
- The Commission presented the app as part of its effort to better protect children and minors online.
- The app has been tested in five EU member states.
- Italy is among the member states identified as participating in testing of the app.
- The Commission says the app will be made available to citizens soon.
Context
What is the app supposed to do?
According to the Commission, the app allows users to prove they are old enough when accessing online platforms or age-restricted services, similar to showing proof of age in a shop Yahoo! Finance,eldiario.es,elEconomista.es.
How does the Commission say it protects privacy?
Von der Leyen said users would be able to verify their age without revealing other personal information, and multiple reports describe the system as anonymous or not traceable by third parties EL MUNDO,ANSA.it,stern.de.
Where has the app been tested so far?
Reports say the app was tested in five EU member states, with Italy specifically named among them; other coverage says France and Spain are among the countries involved in pilots or early rollout plans La Repubblica,Le Figaro.fr,Yahoo! Finance.
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