| Creators: |
Risius, Marten and Sedlmeir, Johannes |
| Title: |
Age verification online can be done safely and privately. Here's how |
| Item Type: |
Article or issue of a publication series |
| Projects: |
IDI |
| Journal or Series Title: |
The Conversation : Academic rigour, journalistic flair |
| Additional Information: |
Open Access |
| Date: |
19 February 2026 |
| Divisions: |
Informationsmanagement |
| Abstract (ENG): |
At first, this may sound less intrusive than showing a government-issued ID. In practice, it often requires handing over highly sensitive biometric data to private companies. Unlike a password, your face can’t be changed if the data is stolen. Such age estimation is also prone to errors.
There is a plethora of alternative age assurance tech. These include user behaviour analysis, paymentbased verification, document scans (such as government-issued IDs), video-based verification services involving these documents, and electronic attestations–such as the electronic passports familiar from border control at airports. |
| Forthcoming: |
No |
| Language: |
English |
| Link eMedia: |
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| Citation: |
Risius, Marten and Sedlmeir, Johannes
(2026)
Age verification online can be done safely and privately. Here's how.
The Conversation : Academic rigour, journalistic flair.
ISSN 2201-5639
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