"The app is designed to meet the bloc's strict digital rules and could help users prove their age online without sharing personal data."
"Officials say the app will be 'completely anonymous' and built on open-source technology, meaning it could also be adopted outside the EU."
"When it comes to the safety of children online, the situation is extremely worrying, with features that can be addictive and harmful to young users."
"The European Parliament has called for a minimum age of 16 for social media access, although enforcement would largely fall to individual member states."
The European Union has developed a new age verification app that is ready for technical deployment. This app enables users to confirm their age online without disclosing personal information. Users will set it up using identity proof like a passport. The app aims to support the enforcement of the Digital Services Act, regulating access to restricted content. It is designed to be completely anonymous and built on open-source technology, potentially allowing adoption beyond the EU. Child safety on social media is a significant concern driving this initiative.
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