The Era of Online Age Checks Is Here–How Does It Work?

The UK recently rolled out a comprehensive national age‑verification regime, requiring adults to prove they’re over 18 to access certain content.

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Laws demanding internet users provide proof of age are sprouting up around the world.

In the United States, at least 24 states have already passed laws requiring pornography sites to verify users’ ages, according to the Age Verification Providers Association.