Published December 2, 2024
Words by Aiste Joksaite

Australia’s Senate just passed a social media ban that prevents children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. This isn’t the first or last law relating to age regulations being discussed worldwide. Countries all across the world are updating their online age verification laws to require stricter age verification measures online. 

This means that changes to the current age verification systems are inevitable. To comply, gambling, adult entertainment, and social media platforms must familiarise themselves with the newest age verification requirements.

From Australia to North America, Ondato has prepared an in-depth report that examines how age verification regulations have changed over the years, country by country. With a closer look at: 

  • UK’s Age-Appropriate Design Code 
  • California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code
  • GDPR
  • China’s Real Name Registration
  • UK’s Online Safety Bill
  • Germany’s Youth Protection Act

And other regulations, this report covers everything you need to know before updating your age verification process. 

Download the Age Verification Regulations Around the World Report

FAQ

Reasonable age verification methods are techniques used to confirm that individuals meet the legal age requirements for accessing specific products or services. Common methods include requiring government-issued ID uploads, such as passports or driver’s licenses, also used for identity verification, which can be verified for authenticity. For online contexts, database checks that match user-provided information against official records or facial age estimation are also reliable as age assurance methods. The chosen age verification solutions should balance effectiveness with user convenience and comply with regulatory requirements for the specific industry.
Published December 2, 2024
Words by Aiste Joksaite