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==Process== | ==Process== | ||
Age verification is conducted through [https://withpersona.com/ Persona], a third-party verification provider compliant with GDPR<ref>Persona. Security. https://withpersona.com/security. Accessed | Age verification is conducted through [https://withpersona.com/ Persona], a third-party verification provider compliant with GDPR<ref>Persona. Security. https://withpersona.com/security. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.</ref>. Users provide a government-issued ID and use a camera-enabled device, such as a smartphone or computer, to complete the process. | ||
Just about any form of government identification can be used, such as, but not limited to: | Just about any form of government identification can be used, such as, but not limited to: | ||
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==Features== | ==Features== | ||
Verified users have the option to display a badge on their profile indicating their age verification status. This badge is not mandatory and can be toggled off at any time. Groups can create 18+ restricted instances, requiring all participants to complete the verification process to join. These restrictions can be applied to public, group-only, or group-plus instances. | Verified users have the option to display a badge on their profile indicating their age verification status. This badge is not mandatory and can be toggled off at any time. [[Special:MyLanguage/Groups|Groups]] can create 18+ restricted [[Special:MyLanguage/Instances|instances]], requiring all participants to complete the verification process to join. These restrictions can be applied to public, group-only, or group-plus instances. | ||
==Rollout== | ==Rollout== | ||
Revision as of 20:57, 28 November 2024
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Age verification is a feature announced on November 27, 2024 on the official VRChat Youtube channel[1]. It allows users to verify their age using a third-party service known as Persona, enabling access to instances restricted to users aged 18 and older.
Process
Age verification is conducted through Persona, a third-party verification provider compliant with GDPR[2]. Users provide a government-issued ID and use a camera-enabled device, such as a smartphone or computer, to complete the process.
Just about any form of government identification can be used, such as, but not limited to:
- Drivers License
- Identification Card
- Passport
- Passport Card
- Permanent Residence Card
- Immigration Visa
- Work Permit
User's identification and biometrics are processed in accordance to Persona's privacy policy[3]. VRChat does not receive or store personal information from the verification process, except for the user's verified date of birth.
Features
Verified users have the option to display a badge on their profile indicating their age verification status. This badge is not mandatory and can be toggled off at any time. Groups can create 18+ restricted instances, requiring all participants to complete the verification process to join. These restrictions can be applied to public, group-only, or group-plus instances.
Rollout
The feature is currently being deployed in phases, beginning with a trial period for select event organizers. During this phase, only members of selected groups can apply for verification and create age-restricted instances. Future updates will expand access and introduce additional use cases, such as content gating, and other feedback collected during the trial.
References
- ↑ "Introducing Age Verification | Developer Update #vrchat." YouTube, uploaded by VRChat, 27 Nov. 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odiNjIFUNvw. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
- ↑ Persona. Security. https://withpersona.com/security. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
- ↑ Persona. Privacy Policy. https://withpersona.com/legal/privacy-policy. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
