European Commission plans app to verify age online

The European Commission has unveiled an age verification app prototype designed to protect children online, sparking debate over user privacy. The app aims to prevent children from accessing inappropriate content. The app, built under the Digital Services Act, will use the same technical specifications as the European Digital Identity Wallets. Critics worry about potential privacy violations, despite the Commission's claims of robust privacy protection. Several countries, including France, will pilot the app. The Commission states the app will allow users to prove their age without revealing other personal information, while some companies disagree on the method of age verification.