Better Internet for Kids

Age assurance online can be simple or complex, depending on the method used. 

	Some checks only need to know if you're above or below a certain age, not your exact age. For example, a website might just check if you're over 18, or an app might verify if you're a child.
	Some methods will need access to personal information, like showing your passport on camera or using face scanning to predict your age. Even when these methods are used, websites don't have to keep your personal information after checking your age.

The impact on privacy varies based on how each age assurance system works. All these systems must follow data protection laws like GDPR, which requires them to protect users' privacy. 

	The best approach is to use methods that don't need personal information. If personal details are needed, they must be stored safely.
	Companies must also explain how they use your information in simple terms that children and young people can understand - not in complicated legal language that's hard to read.

Go back to the Guide to age assurance.