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Discord re-launches age verification following backlash over privacy concerns
GamesIndustry.biz • • general
Key Points:
- Discord has re-launched its age verification process, offering non-biometric options such as credit cards, Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Google Wallet, and AgeKey, avoiding the need for video selfies or ID submissions.
- The update aims to enhance user privacy and comply with evolving legal requirements, with Discord emphasizing transparency by publicly documenting all third-party age assurance vendors.
- Age verification is mandatory for all users, with accounts automatically categorized into Adult (18+), Teen (13-17), or Unconfirmed groups based on account data, without reviewing user content.
- Users who do not verify their age can still use Discord but with limitations until they are assigned an age group, and Discord commits to ongoing transparency and accuracy in age estimation through its 2026 Transparency Report.
- Discord acknowledges past communication shortcomings regarding the rollout delay and invites public scrutiny to build trust through accountability and responsiveness.
