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BRUSSELS—The European Commission has released a digital age verification application intended for use across the European Union and its online services. The announcement was made Wednesday by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
“It is our duty to protect our children in the online world, just as we do in the offline world,” von der Leyen said. “And to do that effectively, we need a harmonised European approach. … This app will allow users to prove their age when accessing online platforms. Just like shops ask for proof of age for people buying alcoholic beverages in a shop.”
The application is designed to connect with digital wallet systems and can be used on both mobile devices and computers. It is intended to function as an age verification tool for accessing age-restricted parts of the internet, including social media platforms and adult content sites. The system was developed using a coding framework similar to the one used in COVID-19 vaccination applications adopted by more than 70 countries.
“Europe offers a free and easy to use solution that can shield our children from harmful and illegal content,” von der Leyen said. “And we see more of our Member States making great progress. France, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Spain, Cyprus, and Ireland are front-runners. They are planning to integrate the app into their national wallets.
“The new age verification solution and the enforcement of our rules go hand in hand. Children’s rights in the European Union come before commercial interests,” von der Leyen added. “And we will make sure they do.”
