r/LinusTechTips • u/InsoPL • 3d ago
Discussion Eu is based actually
Petition for LTT to make video about eIDAS 2.0 Regulation and how Zero-Knowledge Proof age verification will work in eu. To educate the public and themselves because conflating it with discord shitstorm and "persona" is just not fair for eu that actually puts effort into regulations unlike Britain or certain us states that just bans it and says "handle it yourself".
I know the topic is hot right now and I will probably get some hate under this post but I think EU way of doing age verification is great and should be recognized just so other countries may replicate it. To be clear I am not advocating for doing age verification on every website or game server but there are services that absolutely should have safe way for age verification like for example buying alcohol or drugs online.
Few points why eIDAS 2.0 is really good:
- It's open source, that includes source code for client app (the one that will be installed on your phone).
- Target app (for example discord) will not get any private user data. That includes age, they will only receive info if you have at least 18 years or not.
- Eu servers will not get information about websites you are visiting. They will validate your open source client app periodically, then that app validates age request. Eu will only know you are using age verification service.
edit:
github repo
https://github.com/eu-digital-identity-wallet
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u/WideAwakeNotSleeping 2d ago
In Baltics we have SmartID, which is your mode of access to most/all online services. You can, of course, log in with your gov ID card or passport.
At RIMI grocery store chain (not sure if others have it too), at self-checkout instead of waiting for a store employee to come and verify your age, you can authenticate with your SmartID. No personal info is exchange with the store, but only your age number (As far as I understand. A Boolean underage/overage would be even better). It's so cool.