Age Verification (Online) with EUDI Wallet

Last updated: 1/29/2026Reading time: 1 min
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E-Commerce & Retail

The Problem

Online age verification requires uploading ID scans (privacy risk) or expensive third-party services

The Solution

One-tap age verification using EUDI Wallet selective disclosure - prove you\'re over 18/21 without sharing birthdate

Benefits

Privacy-preserving (no birthdate shared, just yes/no confirmation)
Instant verification (no manual review)
No document uploads (no risk of ID theft from stored scans)
Works across all EU sites
Free (no third-party verification fees)

How It Works

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Visit age-restricted website (alcohol, gambling, adult content)

2

Site requests age verification via EUDI Wallet

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Your wallet shows: 'Confirm age 18+?' (or 21+ depending on requirement)

4

Approve with biometric

5

Site receives cryptographically signed 'Yes' or 'No'

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Access granted instantly (no personal data shared)

What You Need

  • EUDI Wallet with ID credential
  • Website with EUDI Wallet age verification integration
  • Internet connection

Privacy & Security

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Your Privacy is Protected

The website receives ONLY a yes/no answer to \'Is user over X age?\' Your name, birthdate, address, and all other personal information stays private.

Availability

VLOPs (Very Large Online Platforms) must support EUDI Wallet by Dec 2027. Early adopters implementing in 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Sources

✓ Information verified against official sources (2/9/2026)

  1. [1]eIDAS 2.0 Use Cases
  2. [2]EUDI Wallet Pilots

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