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'''Age verification''' is a feature announced on November 27, 2024 on the official VRChat Youtube channel<ref>"Introducing Age Verification | Developer Update #vrchat." YouTube, uploaded by VRChat, 27 Nov. 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odiNjIFUNvw. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.</ref>. It allows users to verify their age using | '''Age verification''' is a feature announced on November 27, 2024 on the official VRChat Youtube channel<ref>"Introducing Age Verification | Developer Update #vrchat." YouTube, uploaded by VRChat, 27 Nov. 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odiNjIFUNvw. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.</ref>. It allows users to verify their age using the third-party service [https://withpersona.com/ Persona], users who are verified 18+ gain access to instances restricted to those 18 and older. | ||
==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 28 Nov. 2024.</ref>. Users provide a government-issued ID<ref> | 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<ref>https://docs.withpersona.com/reference/government-id-verifications Government ID Verifications] on ''withpersona.com''; retrieved December 9, 2024.</ref> and use a camera-enabled device, such as a smartphone or computer with a webcam, 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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* Work Permit | * Work Permit | ||
''Persona processes the user’s identification and biometrics in accordance with its strict privacy policy<ref>Persona. Privacy Policy. https://withpersona.com/legal/privacy-policy. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.</ref>, ensuring GDPR, CCPA, and other compliance standards are met. VRChat does not receive or store personal information from the verification process, except for the user’s verified date of birth. Persona operates under a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with VRChat, which requires Persona to operate under GDPR/CCPA for all users regardless of location<ref>https://ask.vrchat.com/t/age-verification-faq/28458#p-58953-what-if-i-dont-live-in-the-eu-or-california- | ''Persona processes the user’s identification and biometrics in accordance with its strict privacy policy<ref>Persona. Privacy Policy. https://withpersona.com/legal/privacy-policy. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.</ref>, ensuring GDPR, CCPA, and other compliance standards are met. VRChat does not receive or store personal information from the verification process, except for the user’s verified date of birth. Persona operates under a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with VRChat, which requires Persona to operate under GDPR/CCPA for all users regardless of location<ref>Tupper (2024, December 2). ''Age Verification FAQ''. VRChat Forum. Retrieved December 9, 2024, from https://ask.vrchat.com/t/age-verification-faq/28458#p-58953-what-if-i-dont-live-in-the-eu-or-california-10</ref>.'' | ||
==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. [[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. | 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. | ||
Age Verification is being considered to function alongside [[Special:MyLanguage/Content_Gating|Content Gating]] to prevent unverified users from accessing content tagged with "Sexually suggestive" and "Adult language and themes" however when or how it will is not currently confirmed<ref>https://ask.vrchat.com/t/age-verification-faq/28458#p-58953-when-will-content-gating-be-affected-by-age-verification-39</ref><ref>https://ask.vrchat.com/t/age-verification-faq/28458#p-58953-what-other-content-or-systems-will-be-affected-by-age-verification-35</ref>. | Age Verification is being considered to function alongside [[Special:MyLanguage/Content_Gating|Content Gating]] to prevent unverified users from accessing content tagged with "Sexually suggestive" and "Adult language and themes" however, when or how it will is not currently confirmed<ref>Tupper (2024, December 3). ''Age Verification FAQ''. VRChat Forum. Retrieved December 9, 2024, from https://ask.vrchat.com/t/age-verification-faq/28458#p-58953-when-will-content-gating-be-affected-by-age-verification-39</ref><ref>Tupper (2024, December 3). ''Age Verification FAQ''. VRChat Forum. Retrieved December 9, 2024, from https://ask.vrchat.com/t/age-verification-faq/28458#p-58953-what-other-content-or-systems-will-be-affected-by-age-verification-35</ref>. | ||
==Rollout== | ==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 | 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. | ||
==Additional information== | ==Additional information== | ||
* '''Verification Requirements:''' Users ''must'' submit an unedited photo of their ID for it to be accepted. Some may need to complete a "liveliness check" involving a selfie to ensure the person validating is the person who owns the ID. | * '''Verification Requirements:''' Users ''must'' submit an unedited photo of their ID for it to be accepted. Some may need to complete a "liveliness check" involving a selfie to ensure the person validating is the person who owns the ID. | ||
* '''Optional | * '''Optional:''' Age verification is not mandatory to use VRChat. However, it is required for access to age-restricted instances and features. | ||
* '''Data Handling:''' Persona retains ID data to validate user identity but does not share this data with VRChat, apart from the verified date of birth. Users can request deletion of their data in either Persona or VRChat. | * '''Data Handling:''' Persona retains ID data to validate user identity but does not share this data with VRChat, apart from the verified date of birth. Users can request the deletion of their data in either Persona or VRChat. | ||
** '''Note:''' Deleting verification data in VRChat will result in the user's account being unusable until | ** '''Note:''' Deleting verification data in VRChat will result in the user's account being unusable until they accept the Terms of Service and input their birthdate again. | ||
*** Deleting verification data from Persona will not affect a user's age verification status and will not delete | *** Deleting verification data from Persona will not affect a user's age verification status and will not delete one's verified date of birth on VRChat's end. | ||
* '''One ID Per Account:''' | * '''One ID Per Account:''' One ID cannot be used to verify multiple accounts. This restriction is intended to enhance trust, and encourage users to place more value in their account, discouraging malicious behavior. | ||
* '''18+ ≠ Sexually Explicit Content:''' 18+ Age verification or instances do not waive the Terms of Service or Community Guidelines' policy on pornographic content. | |||
** Refer to section 13.2 of the Terms of Service<ref>VRChat (2024, November 18). ''VRChat Terms of Service''. Retrieved December 9, 2024, from https://hello.vrchat.com/legal#:~:text=13.2.%20Prohibited%20Conduct</ref> or the Community Guidelines<ref>VRChat (2024, August 12). ''VRChat Community Guidelines''. Retrieved December 9, 2024, from https://hello.vrchat.com/community-guidelines</ref>. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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 the third-party service Persona, users who are verified 18+ gain access to instances restricted to those 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[3] and use a camera-enabled device, such as a smartphone or computer with a webcam, 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
Persona processes the user’s identification and biometrics in accordance with its strict privacy policy[4], ensuring GDPR, CCPA, and other compliance standards are met. VRChat does not receive or store personal information from the verification process, except for the user’s verified date of birth. Persona operates under a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with VRChat, which requires Persona to operate under GDPR/CCPA for all users regardless of location[5].
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.
Age Verification is being considered to function alongside Content Gating to prevent unverified users from accessing content tagged with "Sexually suggestive" and "Adult language and themes" however, when or how it will is not currently confirmed[6][7].
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.
Additional information
- Verification Requirements: Users must submit an unedited photo of their ID for it to be accepted. Some may need to complete a "liveliness check" involving a selfie to ensure the person validating is the person who owns the ID.
- Optional: Age verification is not mandatory to use VRChat. However, it is required for access to age-restricted instances and features.
- Data Handling: Persona retains ID data to validate user identity but does not share this data with VRChat, apart from the verified date of birth. Users can request the deletion of their data in either Persona or VRChat.
- Note: Deleting verification data in VRChat will result in the user's account being unusable until they accept the Terms of Service and input their birthdate again.
- Deleting verification data from Persona will not affect a user's age verification status and will not delete one's verified date of birth on VRChat's end.
- Note: Deleting verification data in VRChat will result in the user's account being unusable until they accept the Terms of Service and input their birthdate again.
- One ID Per Account: One ID cannot be used to verify multiple accounts. This restriction is intended to enhance trust, and encourage users to place more value in their account, discouraging malicious behavior.
- 18+ ≠ Sexually Explicit Content: 18+ Age verification or instances do not waive the Terms of Service or Community Guidelines' policy on pornographic content.
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.
- ↑ https://docs.withpersona.com/reference/government-id-verifications Government ID Verifications] on withpersona.com; retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ↑ Persona. Privacy Policy. https://withpersona.com/legal/privacy-policy. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
- ↑ Tupper (2024, December 2). Age Verification FAQ. VRChat Forum. Retrieved December 9, 2024, from https://ask.vrchat.com/t/age-verification-faq/28458#p-58953-what-if-i-dont-live-in-the-eu-or-california-10
- ↑ Tupper (2024, December 3). Age Verification FAQ. VRChat Forum. Retrieved December 9, 2024, from https://ask.vrchat.com/t/age-verification-faq/28458#p-58953-when-will-content-gating-be-affected-by-age-verification-39
- ↑ Tupper (2024, December 3). Age Verification FAQ. VRChat Forum. Retrieved December 9, 2024, from https://ask.vrchat.com/t/age-verification-faq/28458#p-58953-what-other-content-or-systems-will-be-affected-by-age-verification-35
- ↑ VRChat (2024, November 18). VRChat Terms of Service. Retrieved December 9, 2024, from https://hello.vrchat.com/legal#:~:text=13.2.%20Prohibited%20Conduct
- ↑ VRChat (2024, August 12). VRChat Community Guidelines. Retrieved December 9, 2024, from https://hello.vrchat.com/community-guidelines
