This portal outlines a harmonized EU-wide age verification framework based on the European Digital Identity Wallet. It provides a privacy-preserving, interoperable, and modular solution enabling individuals to prove eligibility for age-restricted services without revealing unnecessary personal data. The blueprint supports compliance with Article 28 of the Digital Services Act and includes technical documentation, integration guides, and open-source components for developers and service providers. Features include hosted test services, a modular architecture, interoperability with national systems, and future integration of privacy-enhancing technologies like Zero-Knowledge Proofs.
Author: European Commission
Status: Adopted / Published
Adoption date: 2024-07-14
Last updated: 08 Aug 2025
Category: Miscellaneous
Subcategory: Tool