The global political discourse around protecting underage internet users is heating up as lawmakers struggle to achieve safe and secure internet access for minors without imposing on civil liberties.
The European Parliament’s global estimates reveal that one in three children is an internet user, and one in three internet users is under 18. As digital consumption by minors grows, policymakers worldwide are pushing for more stringent age verification laws. However, these efforts are increasingly met with legal and constitutional challenges.
This report explores the potential behind zero-knowledge proof (“ZKP”) identities (“ZKIs”) as an innovative solution for online age verification, offering the dual advantage of enabling robust identity verification while safeguarding personal information.
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