
As a gamer, I’ve noticed that since July 25, the UK’s Online Safety Act has been in full swing, mandating age verification for accessing mature content online. Before this became official, platforms like Discord had already been trialing their age-check systems in parts of Europe, including the UK, as early as April 2025. This system, called K-id, uses facial recognition or ID scans to confirm users’ ages, then promptly deletes any personal images or documents once verified.
However, this new legislation and its accompanying age checks have sparked controversy among users. Some are voicing concerns about privacy, as they question the handling and storage of the data collected under these new regulations.