EU's Age Verification App aims to verify users' ages via digital wallets but poses privacy and accessibility concerns. It relies on various methods (eIDs, biometric data), but many marginalized groups may be excluded, risking their access to online services. Privacy measures in the app are not mandatory, and the reliance on zero-knowledge proofs and verification regulations may not adequately protect user data. The initiative could hinder democratic access while attempting to safeguard children online. More robust regulations and equitable access solutions are needed.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/04/age-verification-european-union-mini-id-wallet