European officials target adult sites with new identity verification rules to protect minors, using secure wallet apps.
Brussels: European leaders are trying to stop kids from seeing bad websites.
For a long time, kids could look at grown-up websites by clicking “I am over 18.” This made adults worried.
Now, Europe is telling big websites to use better tools to check if visitors are adults.
Europe asked four big websites to stop letting kids see their content. They used only easy click buttons.
Snapchat, a popular app, also got in trouble for not keeping kids safe.
If websites do not follow rules, they may pay giant fines. The fine could be up to 18 million euros or 10 percent of their yearly money earned.
New wallets can hide your name and birthday but still show you are over 18.
A mini-wallet app is one new idea. It works like a digital bag.
First, you prove your age using your ID card, passport, or bank app. Then you can go to any adult site without sending your papers again.
The app only says yes or no about your age. It does not tell your name or birthday.
This app token system helps protect your privacy. It stops websites from tracking you across different visits.
Soon, all of Europe will use a bigger digital wallet for things like IDs and school diplomas.