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Ireland Proposes Digital Wallet for Social Media Age Verification

12/6/2025

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Ireland's Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan plans a digital wallet for age verification on social media, aiming for a pilot within four months.
The move responds to slow EU progress on child protection online.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin emphasized the need for careful examination of bans, including Australia’s, which are still under discussion.
Digital Rights Ireland has raised concerns about using MyGovID for broader online identity verification.

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Ireland's Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan plans a digital wallet for age verification on social media, aiming for a pilot within four months.
The move responds to slow EU progress on child protection online.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin emphasized the need for careful examination of bans, including Australia’s, which are still under discussion.
Digital Rights Ireland has raised concerns about using MyGovID for broader online identity verification.