Australia

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EU Reference Launch

Expected release of the EU's standardized age verification implementation.
Feb 18, 2026
Discord Testing

Discord announces it will begin testing age verification for select users.
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Australia 16+ Law

Australia mandates social media platforms ensure users are over 16.
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UK & France Mandates

Implementation of age verification for adult content pages begins.

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Discord Tests Age Verification as Global Regulators Mandate Minor Protections

Discord has launched age verification testing in response to a wave of international legislation requiring platforms to strictly gate access for minors. Governments in Australia, the UK, and France are leading a shift toward mandatory 'age assurance' technologies that balance safety with user privacy.

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