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* '''Verification Requirements:''' Users ''must'' submit an unedited photo of their government ID for it to be accepted as well as complete a "liveliness check" involving a selfie to ensure the person validating is the same as the person who owns the ID<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-do-i-need-to-submit-to-verify-my-age-4</ref>.
* '''Verification Requirements:''' Users ''must'' submit an unedited photo of their government ID for it to be accepted as well as complete a "liveliness check" involving a selfie to ensure the person validating is the same as the person who owns the ID<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-do-i-need-to-submit-to-verify-my-age-4</ref>.
* '''Optional:''' Age verification is not mandatory to use VRChat. However, it is required for access to age-restricted instances and features<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-is-age-verification-mandatory-6</ref>.
* '''Optional:''' Age verification is not mandatory to use VRChat. However, it is required for access to age-restricted instances and features<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-is-age-verification-mandatory-6</ref>.
* '''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<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-who-holds-my-data-and-what-do-they-do-with-it-15</ref>. Users can request the deletion of their data in either Persona or VRChat<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-can-i-request-the-deletion-of-my-data-14</ref>.
* '''Data Handling:''' ID data is retained by Persona for the minimum amount of time it takes to verify the user's birthdate and create an irreversible unique [[wikipedia:hash_function|hash]] utilizing data from the user's provided ID. This hash is stored on VRChat's servers for that user's account and all ID data is deleted on Persona's end, the irreversable hash and user's verified Date of Birth remain on VRChat's servers.<ref>https://youtu.be/lzG9IwmM7TI</ref>
** '''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.
** '''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. Along with using verification status.
*** 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 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<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-can-i-use-the-same-id-to-verify-multiple-accounts-8</ref>.
* '''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<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-can-i-use-the-same-id-to-verify-multiple-accounts-8</ref>.
* '''18+ ≠ Sexually Explicit Content:''' 18+ Age verification or age-restricted instances do not waive the Terms of Service or Community Guidelines' policy on pornographic content.
* '''18+ ≠ Sexually Explicit Content:''' 18+ Age verification or age-restricted instances do not waive the Terms of Service or Community Guidelines' policy on pornographic content.

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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 age verification process and be 18 or older 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 and verified users under the age of 18 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[1].

Additional information

  • Verification Requirements: Users must submit an unedited photo of their government ID for it to be accepted as well as complete a "liveliness check" involving a selfie to ensure the person validating is the same as the person who owns the ID[8].
  • Optional: Age verification is not mandatory to use VRChat. However, it is required for access to age-restricted instances and features[9].
  • Data Handling: ID data is retained by Persona for the minimum amount of time it takes to verify the user's birthdate and create an irreversible unique hash utilizing data from the user's provided ID. This hash is stored on VRChat's servers for that user's account and all ID data is deleted on Persona's end, the irreversable hash and user's verified Date of Birth remain on VRChat's servers.[10]
    • 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. Along with using verification status.
  • 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[11].
  • 18+ ≠ Sexually Explicit Content: 18+ Age verification or age-restricted 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[12] or the Community Guidelines[13].

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Introducing Age Verification | Developer Update #vrchat." YouTube, uploaded by VRChat, 27 Nov. 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odiNjIFUNvw. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
  2. ↑ Persona. Security. https://withpersona.com/security. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
  3. ↑ https://docs.withpersona.com/reference/government-id-verifications Government ID Verifications] on withpersona.com; retrieved December 9, 2024.
  4. ↑ Persona. Privacy Policy. https://withpersona.com/legal/privacy-policy. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
  5. ↑ 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
  6. ↑ 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
  7. ↑ 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
  8. ↑ 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-do-i-need-to-submit-to-verify-my-age-4
  9. ↑ 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-is-age-verification-mandatory-6
  10. ↑ https://youtu.be/lzG9IwmM7TI
  11. ↑ 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-can-i-use-the-same-id-to-verify-multiple-accounts-8
  12. ↑ VRChat (2024, November 18). VRChat Terms of Service. Retrieved December 9, 2024, from https://hello.vrchat.com/legal#:~:text=13.2.%20Prohibited%20Conduct
  13. ↑ VRChat (2024, August 12). VRChat Community Guidelines. Retrieved December 9, 2024, from https://hello.vrchat.com/community-guidelines
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