Government told digital ID could verify ages on social media
The Government was advised that a digital identification system could be used to verify people's ages on social media platforms.
The Government received advice that a digital card or identification system could serve as a method for age verification when people access social media. This would be one approach to implementing age checks online. The proposal suggests using digital ID technology to confirm users meet age requirements for social media platforms.
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Government advised digital ID could be used for age-checking social media platforms
The Government was told a digital card could be used for age verification online.
Newstalk ZB
Government advised digital ID could be used for age-checking social media platforms
The Government was advised that introducing a digital identification system was one way to verify people’s ages when using social media.