Our age verification solution is built on the foundational principle of zero data sharing. This approach has never been more crucial with the data security crisis, platforms in France facing blocks over insufficient controls, and new regulations like the UK Online Safety Act and EU Digital Services Act imposing fines of up to 10% of global turnover for violations.
By verifying age without sharing or storing any personal data, we ensure both regulatory compliance and complete data privacy.
The Current Challenge
Recent statistics highlight the urgency of this issue:
- 62% of teens have been exposed to harmful content online (eSafety report)
- One-third of children have false social media ages of 18 or older (Ofcom)
- Traditional age verification systems create vulnerable centralized databases of sensitive information
Introducing Decentralized Age Verification
Our platform leverages decentralized identity and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to verify a user’s age without any underlying data ever being revealed. Through the use of ZKPs, we provide a yes/no answer to any age-related query, without sharing that personal data e.g., "over 18", "over 13".
But what exactly are the benefits and differentiators for businesses?
First off, we understand the common concerns businesses have around age verification:
- Is it really them? Our simple one-time onboarding process combines ID verification with biometric security to ensure the user is who they claim to be.
- Are they really over 18? We verify against government-issued photo IDs and biometrics first, then use zero-knowledge proofs to share only the verification result - never the personal data.
- Is there any personal data (PII)? No - with no storage or sharing of personal information, businesses are protected from personal data (PII) liability.
How it works:
- Simple One-Time Onboarding: Users complete a simple verification process that creates a reusable digital identity. Nuggets also ensures that security extends beyond initial identity verification, with continuous checks to ensure the correct individual is still in control throughout every interaction.
- Zero-Knowledge Technology: Age can be verified without sharing or storing personal data, enabling platforms to receive binary age threshold confirmations without sharing any underlying personal information while preventing surveillance
- Cross-Platform Functionality: Verified identity works seamlessly across multiple services
- Biometric Security: Additional layer of protection through biometric authentication
Our Approach to Privacy
- No storage or sharing of any personal information with the third party
- Personal information remains under user control
- Biometric data never leaves the user's control
- Compliance with IEEE Standard for Online Age Verification and ISO/IEC 27001
Industry-Specific Solutions
- Gaming & Gambling: Ensure compliance and reduce friction for age verification in online gaming and gambling platforms.
- Adult Content: Implement robust age verification to restrict access to adult content while maintaining user privacy, with no tracking or correlation, and minimising disruption for verified users.
- Social Media: Safeguard young users while preserving privacy, avoiding tracking or correlation, and allowing for age-appropriate content filtering and design.
- E-commerce: Streamline age verification for restricted products, reducing cart abandonment and confirmation on delivery while enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Financial Services: Meet KYC requirements while providing a seamless and secure onboarding experience for age-restricted financial services.
Benefits for Businesses
Our technology helps businesses:
- Provide age-appropriate experiences with zero data
- Enhance regulatory compliance
- Improve conversion rates
- Strengthen user trust
- Simplify integration with existing systems
Building Tomorrow's Trust Infrastructure
Verified Decentralized Self-Sovereign Identity is not just a solution for today's age verification challenges; it's the foundation for a more private, secure and trustworthy digital future. Nuggets is committed to building a comprehensive trust infrastructure that empowers users, protects privacy, and supports innovation across the digital landscape.
Take Action Now
Don't wait for a compliance crisis to upgrade your age verification. Talk to our team to discuss:
- How to implement privacy-first age verification and age-appropriate experiences
- Ways to reduce compliance costs by up to 30%
- Steps to improve conversion rates through better user experience
- Customisation options for your specific needs
Nuggets is a Decentralized Self-Sovereign Identity and payment platform that guarantees trusted transactions, verifiable credentials, uncompromised compliance, and the elimination of fraud - all with a seamless user experience and increased enterprise efficiencies.
We’re building a future where digital identity is private, secure, user-centric, and empowering.
We’d love to hear from you if you want to enhance your data privacy and security offering.
You can learn more about our solutions here or get in touch with us here.