Sources
Every source is listed in full, with fetch status, inside the three research files. This index points to the primary anchors the build will link from pages. Verified 6 September 2026.
Per service: what each row rests on
One row per method and per listed source. Only "primary" rows may carry a retention quotation. Adult entries show their URLs as text.
4chan
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4chan: Rules (Global Rule 2: under-18s must cease access) service policy | 4chan.org | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| 4chan: Frequently Asked Questions (disclaimer on first board visit; no user registration; “What personal information is collected?”) service help | 4chan.org | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| 4chan: Legal (DMCA and TAKE IT DOWN Act notice procedures; nothing on age) service policy | 4chan.org | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom: Investigation into 4chan and its compliance with duties to protect its users from illegal content (opened 10 June 2025; closed 19 March 2026; last updated 21 April 2026) ofcom | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom news: 4chan fined £450,000 for not protecting children from online pornography ofcom | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom news: Ofcom issues update on Online Safety Act investigations (£20,000 fine against 4chan) ofcom | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom: Online Safety industry bulletin, June 2026 (4chan fined a total of £540,000) ofcom | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom investigation opened, 10 June 2025 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom provisional decision, 13 August 2025 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom fine, 13 October 2025 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom statement or letter, 4 December 2025 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom provisional decision, 12 February 2026 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom fine, 19 March 2026 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Amazon Prime Video
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon UK Help: Parental Controls on Prime Video service help | amazon.co.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Amazon UK Help: Maturity Ratings (United Kingdom: Kids to Adults 18+, BBFC) service help | amazon.co.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Amazon UK Help: Set up Restrictions on Prime Video on Web service help | amazon.co.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Amazon UK Help: Set up a Prime Video PIN on iOS service help | amazon.co.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Amazon Prime Video Terms of Use - Global (Last Updated August 26, 2026) service policy | primevideo.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom: Consultation: Tier 1 Standards Code (published 14 May 2026) ofcom | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Apple devices (UK account age confirmation)
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card via Apple (retention quotation) | support.apple.com · retention: support.apple.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Apple (retention quotation) | support.apple.com · retention: support.apple.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| In-house age inference via Apple | support.apple.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Apple: UK account age requirements service help | support.apple.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Apple: how adult confirmation works service help | support.apple.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Gizmodo press | gizmodo.com | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom: investigation into Aylo’s use of Apple age-check signals ofcom | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Bluesky
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card via Epic Kids Web Services | bsky.social | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Epic Kids Web Services (Veriff) | dev.epicgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Epic Kids Web Services (Yoti) | dev.epicgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Bluesky blog service policy | bsky.social | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Epic Kids Web Services: Age Verification Service verification methods (developer documentation) vendor page | dev.epicgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Biometric Update press | biometricupdate.com | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
Bumble
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other method via Bumble in-house photo verification (selfie, automated and human review) (retention quotation) | support.bumble.com · retention: bumble.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Veriff (ID check on Bumble’s behalf) (retention quotation) | support.bumble.com · retention: bumble.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Bumble Help: Online Safety Act: Compliance with UK OSA (complaints route only) service help | support.bumble.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Bumble Help: Online Safety Act: Protecting individuals from illegal content (“age assurance measures”) service help | support.bumble.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Bumble Help: Verifying your photos service help | support.bumble.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Bumble Help: Verifying with your ID service help | support.bumble.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Bumble Help: Age Verification in South Korea (Manual ID Check Process) service help | support.bumble.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Bumble Terms and Conditions of Use (Identification and Device Verification) service policy | bumble.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Bumble Privacy Policy (Profile Verification and ID Verification Information; Veriff) service policy | bumble.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Character.AI
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-house age inference via in-house | support.character.ai | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Persona (retention quotation) | support.character.ai | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Persona (retention quotation) | support.character.ai | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Character.AI Help: What is Age Assurance? (edited 17 Jul 2026) service help | support.character.ai | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Character.AI Help: Age Assurance FAQ (edited 1 Aug 2026) service help | support.character.ai | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Character.AI Help: What happens to my data during age assurance? (edited 14 Jul 2026) service help | support.character.ai | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Character.AI Help: Age Assurance: What you need to know (31 Oct 2025) service help | support.character.ai | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Character.AI Help: How do I verify my age? (edited 24 Jun 2026) service help | support.character.ai | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Character.AI Help: Age Assurance Troubleshooting (edited 11 Sep 2026) service help | support.character.ai | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Character.AI Help: Why am I not seeing the Age Assurance pop-up? (edited 29 Jun 2026) service help | support.character.ai | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Character.AI Help: Why is Character.AI asking about my birthday? (edited 22 Jun 2026) service help | support.character.ai | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Character.AI Help: Important Changes for Teens on Character.ai (29 Oct 2025) service help | support.character.ai | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Character.AI blog: Taking Bold Steps to Keep Teen Users Safe on Character.AI (29 Oct 2025) service policy | blog.character.ai | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Character.AI blog: An Update On Changes to Our Under-18 Experience (21 Nov 2025) service policy | blog.character.ai | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Persona (retention quotation) | help.openai.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Persona (retention quotation) | help.openai.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| In-house age inference via in-house | help.openai.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Age prediction in ChatGPT — OpenAI help centre service policy | help.openai.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Silicon Republic press | siliconrepublic.com | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
Crunchyroll
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-declaration via Crunchyroll account settings (in-house) | help.crunchyroll.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Crunchyroll Help: How to enable mature content? (last published 26 August 2026) service help | help.crunchyroll.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Crunchyroll Help: Understanding Content Ratings and Restrictions (last published 28 August 2026) service help | help.crunchyroll.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Crunchyroll Help: How to set up Content Restrictions (last published 15 September 2026) service help | help.crunchyroll.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Crunchyroll Help: How do I set up and manage a teen profile? (last published 15 September 2026) service help | help.crunchyroll.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Crunchyroll Help: Why am I being asked to verify my age? (South Korea only; last published 15 September 2026) service help | help.crunchyroll.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Crunchyroll Terms of Service (18+ to create an account; Teen Profiles for ages 13 to 17; no date shown on the page) service policy | crunchyroll.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Depop
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-declaration via Depop account sign-up (in-house) | depophelp.zendesk.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Depop support (date-of-birth corrections) | depophelp.zendesk.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Depop Payments verification (Stripe) | depophelp.zendesk.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Depop Help Centre: How old do I have to be to use Depop? service help | depophelp.zendesk.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Depop Help Centre: Why does Depop need my date of birth? service help | depophelp.zendesk.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Depop Help Centre: Tips for parents and guardians service help | depophelp.zendesk.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Depop Terms of Service (effective from 22 July 2026; Depop Limited) service policy | depophelp.zendesk.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Depop Privacy Policy (effective from 3 September 2023; “Children”; “How long do we keep your data?”) service policy | depophelp.zendesk.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Discord
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via k-ID (retention quotation) | support.discord.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via k-ID (document checked by Veratad) (retention quotation) | support.discord.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Credit card via k-ID (Stripe) (retention quotation) | support.discord.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Digital ID wallet via Google Wallet (retention quotation) | support.discord.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Other method via Apple App Store or Google Play Store age range | support.discord.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Reusable digital ID via k-ID (AgeKey) (retention quotation) | support.discord.com · retention: discord.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| How Teens Experience Discord in the UK — Discord help centre service policy | support.discord.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Discord blog 24 Feb 2026 service policy | discord.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| EFF press | eff.org | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
| How to Confirm Your Age Group on Discord — Discord help centre service help | support.discord.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Age Assurance on Discord: Vendors, Methods, and Your Data — Discord safety centre service policy | discord.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Discord blog 22 Sep 2026: Safer for Teens, Same Discord for Adults service policy | discord.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Disney+
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disney+ Subscriber Agreement - United Kingdom (updated 18 June 2026) service policy | disneyplus.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Disney+ UK: Parental Controls that fit your family, on Disney+ (revised 13 May 2026) service help | disneyplus.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Disney+ Help Center: Parental controls on Disney+ (US version; the en-GB address redirected to it) service help | help.disneyplus.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Disney+ Help Center: Why does Disney+ need my birthdate and gender? (US version; the en-GB address redirected to it) service help | help.disneyplus.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom: Consultation: Tier 1 Standards Code (published 14 May 2026) ofcom | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
EA (Electronic Arts)
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parental consent via Kids Web Services (KWS) (retention quotation) | help.ea.com · retention: kidswebservices.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Not named on EA’s age-check page (failed checks are referred to the KWS support page) | help.ea.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Not named on EA’s age-check page (failed checks are referred to the KWS support page) | help.ea.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| EA Help: Confirm your age to play or access certain content in EA games (updated 4 September 2026) service help | help.ea.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| EA Help: Verify your age to play or access certain content in EA games (EA app; updated 25 August 2026) service help | help.ea.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| EA Help: Brazil ECA Law and EA SPORTS FC (updated 17 September 2026) service help | help.ea.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| EA Help: How parental controls affect child accounts (“Parental consent vs. age assurance”; updated 7 May 2026) service help | help.ea.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| EA Help: Create a child account (“our trusted partner Kids Web Services (KWS)”; updated 20 November 2025) service help | help.ea.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| EA Help: Upgrade a child account to a teen account (age requirements by country; United Kingdom: 13; updated 19 November 2025) service help | help.ea.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| EA Help: How to create an EA Account (date of birth “to give you an age-appropriate experience”; updated 5 January 2026) service help | help.ea.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Electronic Arts User Agreement, UK version (last updated 14 May 2026; minimum age 13) service policy | tos.ea.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Electronic Arts Privacy and Cookie Policy, UK version (last updated 23 June 2025; section 7 Children) service policy | tos.ea.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Kids Web Services privacy policy (last updated 10 September 2026) vendor page | kidswebservices.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
eBay
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card via eBay credit-card route (retention quotation) | ocs.ebay.co.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Other method via VerifyMyAge (VerifyMy) | verifymy.io | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| eBay UK: age-restricted items service help | ocs.ebay.co.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| VerifyMy: eBay integration vendor page | verifymy.io | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| VerifyMy: help with an eBay order vendor page | verifymy.io | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Epic Games and Fortnite
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parental consent via Epic Kids Web Services (retention quotation) | epicgames.com · retention: kidswebservices.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Credit card via Epic Kids Web Services (Stripe) (retention quotation) | dev.epicgames.com · retention: kidswebservices.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Epic Kids Web Services (Veriff) | dev.epicgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Epic Kids Web Services (Yoti) | dev.epicgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Epic Games: Cabined Accounts FAQ service help | epicgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Epic Games Support: Why is Epic Games asking for my date of birth again? service help | epicgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Epic Games Support: Parental Verification FAQ (credit-card authorisation or public-records check; Kids Web Services Ltd) service help | epicgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Epic Games Support: How to correct the date of birth on your Epic account service help | epicgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Epic Games Support: Why do I need to verify my age on the Epic Games Store in Australia? (Australia only) service help | epicgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Epic Games Safety: Parental Controls (Fortnite content ratings unlocked with the Parental Controls PIN) service help | safety.epicgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Fortnite news: How Epic Games Cabined Accounts Work in Fortnite (7 December 2022) service policy | fortnite.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Kids Web Services developer documentation: Age Verification Service Verification Methods (UK availability) vendor page | dev.epicgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Kids Web Services Privacy Policy (last updated 10 September 2026) vendor page | kidswebservices.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Yoti (retention quotation) | facebook.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Yoti (retention quotation) | facebook.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| In-house age inference via Meta (in-house) | about.fb.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facebook Help Centre: Confirming your age on Facebook service help | facebook.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facebook Help Centre: How video selfie age verification works on Facebook service help | facebook.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facebook Help Centre: How using your ID to verify your age works on Facebook service help | facebook.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facebook Help Centre: Types of IDs that Facebook accepts (“Facebook contracts with Yoti”) service help | facebook.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facebook Help Centre: Review settings related to your ID being stored on Facebook (identity confirmation: up to one year, or 30 days on opt-out) service policy | facebook.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facebook Help Centre: What happens to my ID after I've sent it to Facebook service policy | facebook.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facebook Help Centre: How phone number age verification works on Facebook (“not available in your location” when read from the UK) service help | facebook.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facebook Help Centre: How video selfie age verification works on Facebook Dating (“only available in some states”) service help | facebook.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facebook Help Centre: Report someone under the minimum age on Facebook service help | facebook.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Meta newsroom: New AI-Powered Age Assurance Measures to Place Teens in Age-Appropriate Experiences (corrected 31 July 2026) other | about.fb.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Meta newsroom: Bringing Age Verification to Facebook Dating (US test) other | about.fb.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom: Keep underage children off your platforms, Ofcom tells tech firms ofcom | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom: Update: tech firms’ responses to our call for action to protect children (PDF) ofcom | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Yoti: Facial age estimation fact sheet (names Instagram and Facebook as users) vendor page | cdn.aws.yoti.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom statement or letter, 12 March 2026 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom statement or letter, 21 May 2026 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Feeld
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile operator check via Yoti (mobile network operator check) (retention quotation) | support.feeld.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Yoti (retention quotation) | support.feeld.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Yoti (retention quotation) | support.feeld.co · retention: feeld.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Feeld Help: Age verification for specific locations service help | support.feeld.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Feeld Help: If you fail age verification (or decide not to verify) service help | support.feeld.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Feeld FAQ (“I’m already a member—why do I need to verify my age now?”) service help | feeld.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Feeld Terms of Use - UK / International (section 26, Child Protection and Yoti) service policy | feeld.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Feeld Privacy Policy (Age Estimation and Identity Verification Notice) service policy | feeld.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Google Account and Google Search
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-house age inference via Google (own systems) | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Google (retention quotation) | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Credit card via Google (retention quotation) | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Google (Private ID selfie) (retention quotation) | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Email-based estimation via VerifyMy (retention quotation) | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Digital ID wallet via Google (digital ID in a wallet on the device) | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Google Account Help: How Google helps provide an age-appropriate experience service help | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Google Search Help: Make Google Search safer with SafeSearch service help | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Google Account Help: Access age-restricted content & features (ID, selfie, email, credit card, digital ID) service help | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| YouTube Help: Understanding age estimation on YouTube (countries where the model is applied, including the UK) service help | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Grindr
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Grindr in-house with FaceTec liveness (retention quotation) | grindr.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Grindr in-house (retention quotation) | grindr.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Grindr blog service policy | grindr.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Hinge
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Match Group in-house (Face Check scan) (retention quotation) | help.hinge.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Hinge in-house (ID check) (retention quotation) | help.hinge.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Hinge Help: Age Checks at Hinge service help | help.hinge.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Hinge Help: Face Check™ Scan (retention of FaceMaps, audit images and the age estimate) service help | help.hinge.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Hinge Help: What is Selfie Verification? service help | help.hinge.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Hinge Help: Availability (minimum age 18; the UK is listed) service help | help.hinge.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Hinge Help: Help Center Change Log (March 2026: “Updated articles: Age Checks at Hinge”) service help | help.hinge.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Hinge Privacy Policy (applies from 27 November 2025; operator Hinge, Inc.) service policy | hinge.co | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Biometric Update: Match Group extends FaceTec liveness to Hinge, adds age verification for UK, Oz users (press; first-observed date) press | biometricupdate.com | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Yoti (retention quotation) | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Yoti (retention quotation) | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| In-house age inference via Meta (in-house) | about.fb.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Instagram Help: Confirming your age on Instagram service help | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Instagram Help: How does video selfie age verification work on Instagram? service help | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Instagram Help: How using your ID to verify your age works on Instagram service help | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Instagram Help: Why Instagram is asking for your birthday (under-13 review and appeal) service help | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Instagram Help: Report an Instagram user under the minimum age service help | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Instagram Help: What happens to your ID after you send it to Meta (identity-confirmation storage periods) service policy | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Meta newsroom: New AI-Powered Age Assurance Measures to Place Teens in Age-Appropriate Experiences (corrected 31 July 2026) other | about.fb.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Meta newsroom: Working With Parents and New Technology to Enroll More Teens Into Teen Accounts (update of 21 September 2025 names the UK) other | about.fb.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Meta newsroom: Introducing New Ways to Verify Age on Instagram (updates 13 October 2022 and 2 March 2023) other | about.fb.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom: Keep underage children off your platforms, Ofcom tells tech firms ofcom | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom: Update: tech firms’ responses to our call for action to protect children (PDF) ofcom | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Yoti: Facial age estimation fact sheet (names Instagram and Facebook as users) vendor page | cdn.aws.yoti.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| UKTN: Instagram adds AI-powered age verification for UK users press | uktech.news | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom statement or letter, 12 March 2026 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom statement or letter, 21 May 2026 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Kick (streaming)
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via k-ID (retention quotation) | help.kick.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via k-ID (retention quotation) | help.kick.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Credit card via k-ID (retention quotation) | help.kick.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Reusable digital ID via k-ID (AgeKey) (retention quotation) | help.kick.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Age assurance FAQs — Kick help centre service policy | help.kick.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Kick age assurance FAQ (read in a browser) service help | help.kick.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Minecraft
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Yoti or Verifymy (Microsoft names both as partners) (retention quotation) | support.microsoft.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Yoti or Verifymy (Microsoft names both as partners) (retention quotation) | support.microsoft.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Minecraft Help: Troubleshoot Minecraft: Java Edition Chat Access (UK Age Verification Requirements) service help | help.minecraft.net | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Minecraft Help: Get Help Signing into Minecraft with Your Microsoft Account (links to UK Age Verification) service help | help.minecraft.net | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Xbox Support: Age assurance on Xbox (the UK-age-verification address Minecraft links to redirects here) service help | support.xbox.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Microsoft Support: Frequently asked questions about Microsoft account age assurance service help | support.microsoft.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Microsoft Support: How to verify your age for a Microsoft account service help | support.microsoft.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| NME: ‘Minecraft’ to add controversial age verification (press; first-observed month) press | nme.com | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
Mumsnet
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumsnet Terms of Use (updated and published 22 July 2025; section 6 Our commitment to illegal content moderation and child safety) service policy | mumsnet.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Mumsnet Privacy Policy (“Children and minors”; registration data; Mumsnet Ltd as data controller; last listed update 20 May 2022) service policy | mumsnet.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Mumsnet Talk, Site Stuff: “Online Safety Act and Mumsnet” — reply from a Mumsnet staff (MNHQ) account, 31 July 2025 other | mumsnet.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Netflix
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix Help: How to verify your age (United Kingdom: “this information is not available for United Kingdom”) service help | help.netflix.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Netflix Help: Parental controls on Netflix service help | help.netflix.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Netflix Help: Maturity ratings for TV shows and movies on Netflix (UK and Ireland: BBFC ratings) service help | help.netflix.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Netflix Help: How to set profile maturity ratings or block titles service help | help.netflix.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Netflix Help: How to add, edit, or remove a profile PIN service help | help.netflix.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Netflix Help: How to manage your account-level PIN (not available for the United Kingdom) service help | help.netflix.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Netflix Terms of Use (Last Updated April 10, 2026; clause 1.2 Age Limitation) service policy | help.netflix.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom: Consultation: Tier 1 Standards Code (published 14 May 2026) ofcom | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Nintendo
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo UK Support: Nintendo Account Overview service help | nintendo.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Nintendo UK Support: Can Children Under Age 16 Create a Nintendo Account? service help | nintendo.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Nintendo UK Support: What is a child account? service help | nintendo.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Nintendo UK Support: GameChat Guide and FAQ (Nintendo Switch 2) service help | nintendo.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Nintendo UK Support: Guide for Parents/Guardians: Getting Started with GameChat on Nintendo Switch 2 service help | nintendo.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Nintendo UK Support: Parental Controls for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Overview/FAQ service help | nintendo.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
OnlyFans
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo ID via Ondato | ondato.com https://ondato.com/customer-success-stories/onlyfans-case-study/ | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Yoti | ofcom.org.uk https://www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safety/protecting-children/ofcom-fines-provider-of-onlyfans-1.05-million | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom fine ofcom | ofcom.org.uk https://www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safety/protecting-children/ofcom-fines-provider-of-onlyfans-1.05-million | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Yoti case study: OnlyFans (facial age estimation) vendor page | yoti.com https://www.yoti.com/blog/how-onlyfans-became-the-first-uk-subscription-based-platform-to-protect-children-and-create-age-appropriate-experiences/ | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ondato case study: OnlyFans vendor page | ondato.com https://ondato.com/customer-success-stories/onlyfans-case-study/ | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom fine, 27 March 2025 | ofcom.org.uk https://www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safety/protecting-children/ofcom-fines-provider-of-onlyfans-1.05-million | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via in-house | help.pinterest.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via in-house | help.pinterest.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Pinterest Help: Age requirements and verification service help | help.pinterest.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Pinterest Help: Teen safety options (profile visibility by age; UK and EU under-18s opted out of ad personalisation) service help | help.pinterest.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Pinterest Privacy Policy (effective 30 April 2025; “Conduct age verification, as appropriate”) service policy | policy.pinterest.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Pinterest Community Guidelines (accounts for users under 16 set to private; parental passcode) service policy | policy.pinterest.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
PlayStation
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile operator check via Yoti | playstation.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Yoti (retention quotation) | playstation.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Yoti | playstation.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| PlayStation age verification FAQ service help | playstation.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Pornhub, YouPorn, RedTube (Aylo)
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email-based estimation via Aylo in-house and third parties | aylo.com https://www.aylo.com/newsroom/aylo-upgrades-age-assurance-methods-in-united-kingdom/ | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Credit card via Aylo | aylo.com https://www.aylo.com/newsroom/aylo-upgrades-age-assurance-methods-in-united-kingdom/ | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Mobile operator check via Aylo | aylo.com https://www.aylo.com/newsroom/aylo-upgrades-age-assurance-methods-in-united-kingdom/ | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Open banking via Aylo | aylo.com https://www.aylo.com/newsroom/aylo-upgrades-age-assurance-methods-in-united-kingdom/ | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Other method via Apple device check (iOS only) | aylo.com https://www.aylo.com/newsroom/aylo-upgrades-age-assurance-methods-in-united-kingdom/ | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Aylo newsroom (running UK statement: 24 July 2025 methods, 27 January and 5 May 2026 access changes, 23 September 2026 response to Ofcom) service policy | aylo.com https://www.aylo.com/newsroom/aylo-upgrades-age-assurance-methods-in-united-kingdom/ | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| CNN press | cnn.com https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/02/uk/uk-pornography-restricted-access-intl | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom: investigation into Aylo’s age assurance ofcom | ofcom.org.uk https://www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safety/protecting-children/investigation-into-aylos-compliance-with-the-duty-to-prevent-children-from-encountering-pornographic-content-through-the-use-of-age-assurance | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom investigation opened, 22 September 2026 | ofcom.org.uk https://www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safety/protecting-children/investigation-into-aylos-compliance-with-the-duty-to-prevent-children-from-encountering-pornographic-content-through-the-use-of-age-assurance | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Persona (retention quotation) | help.withpersona.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Persona (retention quotation) | help.withpersona.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Other method via Apple or Google app-store age range | support.reddithelp.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| In-house age inference via in-house | support.reddithelp.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Persona help: Reddit vendor page | help.withpersona.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Biometric Update press | biometricupdate.com | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
| Reddit Help: United Kingdom: Online Safety Act service help | support.reddithelp.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Reddit Help: Why is Reddit asking for my age? service help | support.reddithelp.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| ICO fine, 24 February 2026 | biometricupdate.com | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
Replika
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-declaration via Replika account sign-up (in-house) | replika.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| In-house age inference via in-house | blog.replika.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Replika Privacy Policy (last updated 27 May 2026; “Verifying the age of registered users”; section 8 Use of Replika by minors) service policy | replika.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Replika Terms of Service (last updated 30 March 2026; clause 6.4 Use of Replika by minors) service policy | replika.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Replika Help Center: How do I update my birthday or age? service help | help.replika.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Replika blog: Creating a safe Replika experience (age gate; reaction to mentions of being under age) service policy | blog.replika.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| European Data Protection Board: AI: the Italian Supervisory Authority fines company behind chatbot “Replika” (decision of 10 April 2025) other | edpb.europa.eu | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| other fine, 10 April 2025 | edpb.europa.eu | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
Riot Games
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parental consent via Kids Web Services (KWS) (retention quotation) | support.riotgames.com · retention: kidswebservices.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Credit card via Kids Web Services (KWS) (retention quotation) | support.riotgames.com · retention: kidswebservices.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Kids Web Services (KWS) | support.riotgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Riot Games Support: Age Verification (31 May 2026) service help | support.riotgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Riot Games Support: Riot Games Parent Portal (1 June 2026) service help | support.riotgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Riot Games Support: Parents of Underage Players FAQ and Contact (28 May 2026) service help | support.riotgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Wild Rift Support: Age Verification (same text as the Riot Games Support article) service help | support-wildrift.riotgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Riot Games Terms of Service (last modified 1 December 2024; clause 1.1 eligibility) service policy | riotgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Riot Games Privacy Notice (“We may process the personal info of individuals under the age of 18 where we have obtained parental or legal guardian consent (where legally required)”) service policy | riotgames.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Kids Web Services privacy policy (last updated 10 September 2026) vendor page | kidswebservices.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Roblox
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Persona (retention quotation) | about.roblox.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Persona (retention quotation) | about.roblox.com · retention: en.help.roblox.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Roblox newsroom service policy | about.roblox.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Roblox Biometric and Facial Media Data Privacy Notice service policy | en.help.roblox.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom statement or letter, 12 March 2026 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Snapchat
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snap OSA FAQ service help | help.snapchat.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom statement or letter, 12 March 2026 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Spotify
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Yoti (retention quotation) | spotify.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Yoti (retention quotation) | spotify.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Spotify UK age assurance service policy | spotify.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Steam
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card via Valve (in-house) | help.steampowered.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Steam Support: Age Assurance under the UK Online Safety Act service help | help.steampowered.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Game Developer press | gamedeveloper.com | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
Telegram
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Telegram in-house (official bot) | durovscode.com | Secondary source (press) | 6 September 2026 |
| Durov's Code press | durovscode.com | Secondary source (press) | 6 September 2026 |
| Telegram developer documentation: Age verification other | core.telegram.org | Primary source | 6 September 2026 |
Threads
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Yoti (retention quotation) | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Yoti | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Threads Help: Confirming your age on Threads (“We partner with Yoti”) service help | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Threads Help: How does video selfie verification work on Threads service help | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Threads Help: How using your ID to verify your age works on Threads service help | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Threads Help: About Teen Accounts on Threads service help | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Threads Help: About Threads (information from your Instagram or Facebook account, including your age) service help | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Threads Help: Report a Threads user under the minimum age service help | help.instagram.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
TikTok
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofcom investigation ofcom | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom investigation opened, 16 July 2026 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom statement or letter, 12 March 2026 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Tinder
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Match Group in-house (Tinder Age Check) (retention quotation) | help.tinder.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via Tinder in-house (ID Verification Check) (retention quotation) | help.tinder.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Tinder Help: Age Checks at Tinder service help | help.tinder.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Biometric Update press | biometricupdate.com | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
Tumblr
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via k-ID (retention quotation) | changes.tumblr.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via k-ID (retention quotation) | changes.tumblr.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Open banking via k-ID (ConnectID) | piunikaweb.com | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
| Tumblr changes post service policy | changes.tumblr.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| PiunikaWeb press | piunikaweb.com | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
Twitch
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via k-ID (retention quotation) | k-id.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| k-ID: Twitch vendor page | k-id.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Esports News UK press | esports-news.co.uk | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
Vinted
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo ID via Vinted Customer Support (in-house) | vinted.co.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Vinted Help Centre: Verify your age service help | vinted.co.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Vinted Help Centre: Signing up on Vinted (“Who can sign up on Vinted?”) service help | vinted.co.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Vinted UK User Terms and Conditions (new version applicable from 8 October 2026; Vinted Platform Limited) service policy | vinted.co.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Vinted Privacy Policy (last updated 19 June 2026; “How long we keep your data”) service policy | vinted.co.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp Terms of Service - UK (Age section) service policy | whatsapp.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| WhatsApp Help Center: About minimum age to use WhatsApp service help | faq.whatsapp.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| WhatsApp Help Center: How to set-up a parent-managed account service help | faq.whatsapp.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Wikipedia
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikimedia UK service policy | wikimedia.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
X (Twitter) and Grok
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via in-house | help.x.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Photo ID via in-house | help.x.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Email-based estimation via not named | help.x.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| In-house age inference via in-house | help.x.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Age Assurance on X — X help centre service policy | help.x.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| ppc.land press | ppc.land | Secondary source (press) | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom investigation opened, 12 January 2026 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Xbox
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo ID via Yoti or Verifymy (Microsoft names both as partners) (retention quotation) | news.xbox.com · retention: support.microsoft.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Yoti or Verifymy (Microsoft names both as partners) (retention quotation) | news.xbox.com · retention: support.microsoft.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Mobile operator check via Yoti (attribution from the September 2026 record, not confirmed by Microsoft) | news.xbox.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Credit card via Yoti (attribution from the September 2026 record, not confirmed by Microsoft) | news.xbox.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Xbox Wire service policy | news.xbox.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Xbox Support: current age-assurance guidance service help | support.xbox.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Microsoft account age-assurance FAQ service help | support.microsoft.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Microsoft: how to verify your age service help | support.microsoft.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
YouTube
| What | Source | Tier | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo ID via Google (retention quotation) | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Credit card via Google (retention quotation) | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Facial age estimation (face scan) via Google (Private ID selfie) (retention quotation) | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Email-based estimation via VerifyMy (retention quotation) | verifymy.io | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Digital ID wallet via Google (digital ID in a wallet on the device) | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| YouTube help: age assurance countries service help | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Google Account verification service help | support.google.com | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom statement or letter, 12 March 2026 | ofcom.org.uk | Primary source | 18 October 2026 |
Per vendor
Yoti
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Retention wording | yoti.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Certification: ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2 Type II, PAS 1296:2018 | comparitech.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Certification: ACCS 1:2020 Level 2 (Age Estimation), Facial Age Estimation model Aug24, valid… | accscheme.com | 18 October 2026 |
| ICO, May 2022 | ico.org.uk | 18 October 2026 |
| AEPD (Spain), 10 March 2026 | aepd.es | 18 October 2026 |
| Yoti FAE FAQ | yoti.com | 18 October 2026 |
| White paper July 2025 (moved to Yoti’s CDN, January 2026) | cdn.aws.yoti.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Yoti Age Verification Service privacy notice (last updated 23 February 2026) | yoti.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Yoti’s response to AEPD sanctions and fine | yoti.com | 18 October 2026 |
| AEPD resolution PS/00164/2025 (PDF, Spanish) | aepd.es | 18 October 2026 |
| ACCS registry: Yoti Ltd | accscheme.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Yoti facial age estimation fact sheet (July 2025): names Instagram and Facebook among businesses using the technology | cdn.aws.yoti.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Instagram Help: Confirming your age on Instagram (“We partner with Yoti”) | help.instagram.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Facebook Help Centre: Types of IDs that Facebook accepts (“Facebook contracts with Yoti”) | facebook.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Feeld Terms of Use - UK / International (“age verification and Mobile Network Operator checks provided by Yoti”) | feeld.co | 18 October 2026 |
| Threads Help: Confirming your age on Threads (“We partner with Yoti”) | help.instagram.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Microsoft Support: Microsoft account age assurance FAQ (“our partners Yoti and VerifyMe”; the check Minecraft’s help page points UK players to) | support.microsoft.com | 18 October 2026 |
Epic Kids Web Services
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Retention wording | kidswebservices.com | 18 October 2026 |
| KWS verification methods | dev.epicgames.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Kids Web Services privacy policy (last updated 10 September 2026) | kidswebservices.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Epic Games Support: Parental Verification FAQ (“our subsidiary Kids Web Services Ltd”) | epicgames.com | 18 October 2026 |
| EA Help: Create a child account (“our trusted partner Kids Web Services (KWS)”; updated 20 November 2025) | help.ea.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Riot Games Support: Age Verification (“processed through Kids Web Services (KWS), a third-party service”; 31 May 2026) | support.riotgames.com | 18 October 2026 |
k-ID
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Retention wording | k-id.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Certification: ACCS 1:2025 / ISO/IEC 27566-1:2025 (Age Assurance), k-ID Age Assurance System,… | accscheme.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Certification: ACCS 0:2021 and ACCS 3:2021 (Age Appropriate Design), valid to 4 Apr 2027 | accscheme.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Certification: ESRB Privacy Certified Program (stated by Kick, 21 May 2026) | help.kick.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Certification: ISO 27001:2022 (stated by Kick, 21 May 2026) | help.kick.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Certification: ISO 27701:2019 (stated by Kick, 21 May 2026) | help.kick.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Certification: SOC 2 Type 2 (stated by Kick, 21 May 2026) | help.kick.com | 18 October 2026 |
| k-ID privacy policy | k-id.com | 18 October 2026 |
Persona
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Retention wording | help.withpersona.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Certification: ACCS 1:2020 Level 2 (Age Estimation), Persona Selfie Age Estimation dashboard… | accscheme.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Incident, February 2026 | malwarebytes.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Persona help: Reddit deployment | help.withpersona.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Is Persona safe? (secondary) | allaboutcookies.org | 18 October 2026 |
| Character.AI Help: What happens to my data during age assurance? (Persona; “deleted within 7 days”) | support.character.ai | 18 October 2026 |
Google (age inference and Google Account verification)
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Retention wording | support.google.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Certification: ACCS certificate of conformity for facial age estimation, 18 Dec 2023 (EAL3… | biometricupdate.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Ofcom, 15 July 2026 | ofcom.org.uk | 18 October 2026 |
| Google Account age verification | support.google.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Google Account Help: How Google helps provide an age-appropriate experience | support.google.com | 18 October 2026 |
VerifyMy
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Retention wording | verifymy.io | 18 October 2026 |
| Certification: IEEE 2089.1-2024 (Age Estimation API, to 21 Sep 2027); ACCS 1:2025/ISO 27566-1… | accscheme.com | 18 October 2026 |
| VerifyMy Google privacy policy | verifymy.io | 18 October 2026 |
| Verifymy eBay integration (page moved to /age-assurance/, modified 4 September 2026) | verifymy.io | 18 October 2026 |
| Google Account Help: Access age-restricted content & features (names VerifyMy for the email route) | support.google.com | 18 October 2026 |
Apple (device-level age check and Declared Age Range API)
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Retention wording | support.apple.com | 6 September 2026 |
| Ofcom, March 2026 | biometricupdate.com | 6 September 2026 |
| Incident, April 2026 | piunikaweb.com | 6 September 2026 |
| Gizmodo on iOS 26.4 UK check | gizmodo.com | 6 September 2026 |
| Apple: adult-confirmation ID-image retention | support.apple.com | 6 September 2026 |
Ondato
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Retention wording | ondato.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Certification: ACCS IEEE 2089.1-2024 Effective (to 11 Feb 2028) and Highly Effective (to 8 Apr… | accscheme.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Ondato OnAge | ondato.com | 18 October 2026 |
OneID
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Retention wording | oneid.uk | 18 October 2026 |
| Certification: DVS trust framework (first OSP and holder provider); FCA open-banking FRN 928911 | oneid.uk | 18 October 2026 |
| OneID age verification | oneid.uk | 18 October 2026 |
Veratad
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Retention wording | veratad.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Certification: ACCS 1:2025 / ISO/IEC 27566-1:2025, VX platform v2.4, issued 14 Apr 2026, valid… | accscheme.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Veratad age verification | veratad.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Veratad privacy policy (last update 3 March 2026) | veratad.com | 18 October 2026 |
| Discord: Age Assurance on Discord: Vendors, Methods, and Your Data | discord.com | 18 October 2026 |
Regulator (primary)
| Topic | URL |
|---|---|
| Ofcom: Report on the use of age assurance, 15 Jul 2026 | ofcom.org.uk · PDF: ofcom.org.uk |
| Ofcom: age-assurance enforcement programme (register of investigations and fines, updated 4 Sep 2026) | ofcom.org.uk |
| Ofcom: guidance on highly effective age assurance and Part 5 duties, 16 Jan 2025 (para 4.60) | ofcom.org.uk |
| Ofcom: age checks to protect children online (consumer page) | ofcom.org.uk |
| Ofcom–ICO joint statement on age assurance, 25 Mar 2026 | https://www.ofcom.org.uk/ (PDF linked from research/02, B15) |
| Ofcom: TikTok section 12 investigation | ofcom.org.uk |
| Ofcom: X / Grok investigation, 12 Jan 2026 | ofcom.org.uk |
| Ofcom: OnlyFans provider fine, 27 Mar 2025 | ofcom.org.uk |
| Ofcom: 4chan fine, 19 Mar 2026 | https://www.ofcom.org.uk/ (see research/02, B5) |
| Ofcom: Kick Online Entertainment fine, 11 Feb 2026 | https://www.ofcom.org.uk/ (see research/02, B10) |
| Ofcom: Novi (joi.com) investigation closed 31 Jul 2026 | ofcom.org.uk |
| ICO: Reddit fine, 24 Feb 2026 (ICO page 403; law-firm summaries) | osborneclarke.com · https://www.hunton.com/ (research/02, B11) |
| Government: under-16 ban announcement, 15 Jun 2026 | gov.uk |
| Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 s.70 | legislation.gov.uk |
| Defamation Act 2013 ss.1–3 | legislation.gov.uk · /section/3 |
| UK GDPR Art. 4 | legislation.gov.uk |
| ACCS registry (age assurance) | accscheme.com |
| Gambling Commission KYC rule, 7 May 2019 | gamblingcommission.gov.uk |
Services (primary pages used in seed records)
| Service | URL |
|---|---|
| Reddit (Persona help) | help.withpersona.com |
| Discord blog, 24 Feb 2026 | discord.com |
| Discord UK help (403 on fetch) | support.discord.com |
| X age assurance (403 on fetch) | help.x.com |
| Bluesky blog, 10 Jul 2025 | bsky.social |
| YouTube age assurance countries | support.google.com |
| Google Account verification | support.google.com |
| Tumblr changes, 6 May 2026 | changes.tumblr.com |
| Twitch via k-ID | k-id.com |
| Kick FAQ (403 on fetch) | help.kick.com |
| Xbox Wire, 28 Jul 2025 | news.xbox.com |
| PlayStation FAQ, updated 1 Jun 2026 | playstation.com |
| Roblox newsroom, 7 Jan 2026 | about.roblox.com |
| Roblox help (Persona 30 days) | en.help.roblox.com |
| Spotify UK age assurance | spotify.com |
| Grindr blog, updated 31 Aug 2026 | grindr.com |
| Aylo newsroom | aylo.com |
| Ondato / OnlyFans case study | ondato.com |
| OpenAI help (403 on fetch) | help.openai.com |
| Snap OSA FAQ | help.snapchat.com |
| Wikimedia UK, Jan 2026 | wikimedia.org.uk |
| Bumble OSA compliance page (HTML 403 to fetches; read via the help centre’s article API, 18 Oct 2026) | support.bumble.com |
| Bumble help: Verifying your photos (edited 8 Oct 2026) | support.bumble.com |
| Bumble help: Verifying with your ID (edited 29 Apr 2026) | support.bumble.com |
| Bumble help: OSA, protecting individuals from illegal content (edited 30 Jun 2026) | support.bumble.com |
| Bumble Terms and Conditions of Use (17 Jun 2026) · Privacy Policy | bumble.com · bumble.com |
| Hinge help: Age Checks at Hinge (updated 29 Sep 2026; HTML 403 to fetches, read via the help centre’s article API) | help.hinge.co |
| Hinge help: Face Check Scan (29 Jul 2026) · What is Selfie Verification? (14 Jul 2026) | help.hinge.co · help.hinge.co |
| Feeld help: Age verification for specific locations (2 Dec 2025) · If you fail age verification (26 Aug 2025) | support.feeld.co · support.feeld.co |
| Feeld FAQ · Terms of Use UK (18 Dec 2025) · Privacy Policy | feeld.co · feeld.co · feeld.co |
| Minecraft help: Troubleshoot Java Edition Chat Access (UK Age Verification Requirements) | help.minecraft.net |
| Microsoft account age assurance FAQ (24 Aug 2026) · Xbox Support age assurance page | support.microsoft.com · support.xbox.com |
| Nintendo UK support: Nintendo Account Overview · GameChat Guide and FAQ | nintendo.com · nintendo.com |
| Threads help: Confirming your age on Threads · video selfie · ID | help.instagram.com · help.instagram.com · help.instagram.com |
| WhatsApp Terms of Service UK (17 Aug 2026) · About minimum age to use WhatsApp | whatsapp.com · faq.whatsapp.com |
| Instagram help: Confirming your age on Instagram | help.instagram.com |
| Instagram help: video selfie age verification | help.instagram.com |
| Instagram help: ID age verification | help.instagram.com |
| Facebook Help Centre: Confirming your age on Facebook | facebook.com |
| Facebook Help Centre: video selfie age verification | facebook.com |
| Facebook Help Centre: ID age verification | facebook.com |
| Ofcom: update on tech firms’ responses, 21 May 2026 (PDF) | ofcom.org.uk |
| Google Account Help: How Google helps provide an age-appropriate experience · Make Google Search safer with SafeSearch | support.google.com · support.google.com |
| Character.AI Help: What is Age Assurance? (17 Jul 2026) · Age Assurance FAQ (1 Aug 2026) · What happens to my data during age assurance? (14 Jul 2026); read via the help centre’s article API | support.character.ai · support.character.ai · support.character.ai |
| Character.AI blog: Taking Bold Steps to Keep Teen Users Safe (29 Oct 2025) · An Update On Changes to Our Under-18 Experience (21 Nov 2025) | blog.character.ai · blog.character.ai |
| Pinterest Help: Age requirements and verification · Teen safety options · Privacy Policy (30 Apr 2025) | help.pinterest.com · help.pinterest.com · policy.pinterest.com |
| Netflix Help: How to verify your age (UK: not available) · Parental controls · Maturity ratings (UK) · Terms of Use (10 Apr 2026) | help.netflix.com · help.netflix.com · help.netflix.com · help.netflix.com |
| Amazon UK Help: Parental Controls on Prime Video · Maturity Ratings · Prime Video Terms of Use (26 Aug 2026) | amazon.co.uk · amazon.co.uk · primevideo.com |
| Disney+ Subscriber Agreement UK (18 Jun 2026) · Disney+ UK parental-controls explainer (13 May 2026); help.disneyplus.com en-GB pages redirect to US versions | disneyplus.com · disneyplus.com |
| Epic Games: Cabined Accounts FAQ · Parental Verification FAQ · How to correct the date of birth (epicgames.com returns 403 to fetches; read in the browser pane) | epicgames.com · epicgames.com · epicgames.com |
| Kids Web Services: Age Verification Service Verification Methods (UK availability) · Privacy Policy (10 Sep 2026) | dev.epicgames.com · kidswebservices.com |
| Ofcom: Consultation: Tier 1 Standards Code (14 May 2026) | ofcom.org.uk |
| 4chan: Rules · FAQ · Legal (4chan.org blocks fetches; read in the browser pane) | 4chan.org · 4chan.org · 4chan.org |
| Ofcom: Investigation into 4chan (10 Jun 2025 to 19 Mar 2026; last updated 21 Apr 2026) · 4chan fined £450,000 (19 Mar 2026) · Update on Online Safety Act investigations (13 Oct 2025) · Industry bulletin June 2026 | ofcom.org.uk · ofcom.org.uk · ofcom.org.uk · ofcom.org.uk |
| Vinted Help Centre: Verify your age · Signing up on Vinted · UK Terms and Conditions (from 8 Oct 2026) · Privacy Policy (19 Jun 2026); terms and policy render only with scripts | vinted.co.uk · vinted.co.uk · vinted.co.uk · vinted.co.uk |
| Depop Help Centre: How old do I have to be to use Depop? · Why does Depop need my date of birth? · Tips for parents and guardians · Terms of Service (22 Jul 2026) · Privacy Policy (3 Sep 2023); depophelp.zendesk.com returns 403 to fetches, read in the browser pane | depophelp.zendesk.com · depophelp.zendesk.com · depophelp.zendesk.com · depophelp.zendesk.com · depophelp.zendesk.com |
| Mumsnet: Terms of Use (22 Jul 2025) · Privacy Policy · Site Stuff thread “Online Safety Act and Mumsnet” (staff reply 31 Jul 2025) | mumsnet.com · mumsnet.com · mumsnet.com |
| EA Help: Confirm your age (4 Sep 2026) · EA app age assurance (25 Aug 2026) · Brazil ECA Law and EA SPORTS FC (17 Sep 2026) · How parental controls affect child accounts (7 May 2026) · Create a child account (20 Nov 2025) · Upgrade a child account to a teen account (19 Nov 2025) · User Agreement UK (14 May 2026) · Privacy and Cookie Policy UK (23 Jun 2025) | help.ea.com · help.ea.com · help.ea.com · help.ea.com · help.ea.com · help.ea.com · tos.ea.com · tos.ea.com |
| Riot Games Support: Age Verification (31 May 2026) · Riot Games Parent Portal (1 Jun 2026) · Parents of Underage Players FAQ (28 May 2026) · Terms of Service (1 Dec 2024) · Privacy Notice | support.riotgames.com · support.riotgames.com · support.riotgames.com · riotgames.com · riotgames.com |
| Replika: Privacy Policy (27 May 2026) · Terms of Service (30 Mar 2026) · Help: How do I update my birthday or age? (help.replika.com returns 403 to fetches) · Blog: Creating a safe Replika experience (10 Apr 2023) · EDPB report of the Italian authority’s decision (10 Apr 2025) | replika.com · replika.com · help.replika.com · blog.replika.com · edpb.europa.eu |
| Crunchyroll Help: How to enable mature content? (26 Aug 2026) · Understanding Content Ratings and Restrictions (28 Aug 2026) · How to set up Content Restrictions (15 Sep 2026) · Teen profiles (15 Sep 2026) · Why am I being asked to verify my age? (South Korea only; 15 Sep 2026) · Terms of Service; help centre renders only with scripts, read in the browser pane | help.crunchyroll.com · help.crunchyroll.com · help.crunchyroll.com · help.crunchyroll.com · help.crunchyroll.com · crunchyroll.com |
Vendors (primary)
| Vendor | URL |
|---|---|
| Yoti white paper, Jul 2025 | yoti.com |
| Yoti FAE FAQ | yoti.com |
| k-ID privacy policy, eff. 10 Jul 2026 | k-id.com |
| k-ID ACCS certificate | accscheme.com |
| Veratad ACCS certificate | accscheme.com |
| VerifyMy Google privacy policy | verifymy.io |
| VerifyMy ACCS | accscheme.com |
| OneID | oneid.uk · oneid.uk |
| Ondato OnAge | ondato.com · ACCS: accscheme.com |
| Epic KWS methods | dev.epicgames.com |
| Incode ACCS | accscheme.com |
| AgeChecked ACCS | accscheme.com |
| Luciditi | luciditi.co.uk |
| Jumio privacy notice, eff. 4 Aug 2026 | jumio.com |
| Meta AI age assurance, 5 May 2026 | about.fb.com |
| Persona exposure (Malwarebytes) | malwarebytes.com |
| Yoti AEPD fine (secondary) | adguard-vpn.com |
Pages that blocked automated reading
These returned an error to our fetcher and were read from search snippets or press mirrors. They are the first candidates for the "still being verified" boxes and are re-read by hand: Discord UK help, Kick help, OpenAI help, Bumble OSA page, X help, ICO Reddit press page, ICO open letter 12 Mar 2026, Yoti age-verification privacy policy, Persona privacy policy, TransUnion product pages, Hansard 15 Sep and 4 Dec 2025, HCWS160, Reddit help, Cybernews and vpnoverview articles, NordVPN affiliate page.
96 regulator, service and vendor sources indexed, plus the per-record rows above. Links are citations, not endorsements, and carry no tracking. Hosts of VPN vendors are never linked; where a research source was one, the page says so.