Commission sets out a common approach for EU-wide Age Verification technologies

EU — European Commission (Press Corner) · 2026-04-29 · EU · verified record

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The Commission has adopted a recommendation that paves the way for everyone in the EU to have access to age verification tools based on anonymous proof-of-age technologies, ensuring the highest possible standards for privacy and data protection. The protection and empowerment of children and teens online is a key priority of the Commission. Age verification is part of our strategy to protect minors online but it is only one piece of the puzzle. It goes hand in hand with work such as the Digital Services Act (DSA) enforcement, the Action Plan Against Cyberbullying, the Better Internet for Kids

The Commission has adopted a recommendation that paves the way for everyone in the EU to have access to age verification tools based on anonymous proof-of-age technologies, ensuring the highest possible standards for privacy and data protection. The protection and empowerment of children and teens online is a key priority of the Commission. Age verification is part of our strategy to protect minors online but it is only one piece of the puzzle. It goes hand in hand with work such as the Digital Services Act (DSA) enforcement, the Action Plan Against Cyberbullying, the Better Internet for Kids …

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