The Youth Media Protection Committee deems IDCheck.io as a suitable identity verification tool for gambling activities.
The Media Minors Protection Commission (MPM) has verified that the AI-driven identity verification tool IDCheck.io from IDnow meets the standards for age verification. This means that in the future, IDCheck.io can be utilized for age verification in online gambling platforms in Germany.
IDCheck.io adheres to the Interstate Media Minors Protection Treaty
The MPM declared in a press release on January 9th that the age verification system IDCheck.io has been given a thumbs-up. Based on expert analysis, it aligns with the Interstate Media Minors Protection Treaty (JMStV) and can be employed for age verification in online gambling offers.
IDCheck.io is an AI-powered, fully automated solution for online age verification. It's designed to authenticate identity documents and also confirm the identity of the users. This feature is beneficial for users, as the age verification process happens in real-time, allowing for quick access to online gambling platforms and other restricted content.
“IDnow is thrilled to now offer another approved online age verification solution with IDCheck.io. Our diverse range of identity verification methods makes IDnow a reliable partner for child protection, particularly in the gaming and gambling sector.”– Rayissa Armata, Global Regulatory & Government Affairs Director, IDnow, IDnow**
IDCheck.io is an application from IDnow. The company has already developed and launched several solutions for age verification. VideoIdent, IDnow eID, and others have already received positive evaluations from the MPM.
What regulations does the Interstate Media Minors Protection Treaty cover?
The Interstate Media Minors Protection Treaty mandates that certain age-inappropriate content may only be distributed online if access is restricted. Users must first prove their age to access the content. This can encompass gambling, video games, or explicit content.
Technological mechanisms are employed to ensure this age verification. The MPM examines such solutions to ascertain if they comply with the regulations of the JMStV. Companies can submit their self-developed solutions for online age verification to the MPM and then receive an assessment.
The age determination can be automated and utilize facial recognition technology. A software compares the biometric features with the live camera image to perform an individual age verification. Such a solution is exemplified by IDCheck.io, which is why it has been positively evaluated by the MPM.
IDCheck.io aims to make unsuitable online areas inaccessible for children and young people
According to IDnow, there are parts of the internet unsuitable for children and young people. Regardless, a child's curiosity might lead them to explore and access these sites.
Regulations are also sought for loot boxes, as they incorporate gambling-like elements.
Therefore, it's essential to implement appropriate controls for these pages. According to the Global Regulatory & Government Affairs Director, a sufficient solution is required for this. A simple checkbox where users confirm their age is not sufficient.
Thanks to the positive evaluation by the MPM, IDCheck.io can now be employed for online age verification in video and browser games designed for minors, online gambling platforms, or explicit content, thereby contributing to child and youth protection.
In light of the MPM's approval, online casinos in Germany may now utilize the age verification tool IDCheck.io from IDnow, ensuring compliance with the Interstate Media Minors Protection Treaty (JMStv).
Given its success in passing the MPM's strict verification process, IDCheck.io could potentially become a preferred age verification solution for online casinos catering to the German market.
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