European Commission20h ago

It is for parents to raise their children. Not platforms.

The European Age Verification App is ready.

It will allow users to prove their age when accessing online platforms. Just like shops ask for proof of age for people buying alcoholic beverages.

And it ticks all the boxes:
✅ Highest privacy standards in the world
✅ Works on any device
✅ Easy to use
✅ Fully open source

More info: https://link.europa.eu/HmnrJc

Show threadElena Brescacin19h ago
@EUCommission Accessible for blind people? And what about trans? Otherwise you create a trap for vulnerable citizens
Show threadMerlin Makes17h ago

@elettrona
Why/how would it not be accessible for trans people?

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Show threadElena Brescacin
@nan_ano @EUCommission So: for blind people, if it's required to get a selfie, pic of the document, etc.
For trans, situation could be even worse.
Assume that your chosen name as trans woman is Chloe but your deadname is Robert. Your ID card has Robert's name and Robert's pic. But meanwhile, Chloe has made changes on her physical aspect (surgery or not). And it takes months for having the new name in documents. Meanwhile, she'll be cut off, using Internet as a teen.
Apr 15 at 3:28pmWeb
Show threadMerlin Makes15h ago

@elettrona
Thanks for explanation.
For blind people I can see problems, but trans or something else; you are born at a certain date, that's all that *should* matter. Any other data that is required or used is highly suspicious.
(As is any form of state interference with my life...)

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Show threadElena Brescacin15h ago
@nan_ano @EUCommission Trans people change their name and ID card, as far as I know; btw, yes I agree that birthdate should be sufficient. No other data should be identified