Description
This is a hard copy. This report is available to download for free at https://ageassurance.com.au/report. Printed copies are provided with a fee just to cover the cost of printing, postage and packing for anyone that wants a hard copy of the report. The report is copyright (c) of the Commonwealth of Australia.
The Age Assurance Technology Trial is a landmark national initiative evaluating the real-world performance, privacy, usability and security of age assurance technologies. Commissioned by the Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, the Trial assessed 48 vendors and over 60 distinct technologies across various sectors, including social media, gaming, adult content and online retail. Through lab-based testing, interviews, analysis, school-based trials and mystery shopper evaluations, the Trial investigated how well different solutions could confirm, estimate or imply a user’s age in ways that are secure, privacy-preserving and inclusive.
At the heart of the trial was one fundamental question: Can age assurance be done? The answer — based on thousands of data points, stakeholder interviews and international standards — is yes, it can. While no single solution fits all contexts, the Trial found that a wide variety of technologies already meet meaningful thresholds for accuracy, security and privacy when carefully selected and implemented. The report offers a comprehensive evidence base to support regulators, industry leaders and the broader public in shaping a safer, age-appropriate digital environment for all Australians.
