Europe's digital identity wallet age verification system will only work on iOS and Android devices, excluding alternative mobile platforms. The technical specification has drawn criticism from privacy advocates and open-source developers.
The EU's age verification app, part of the European Digital Identity Wallet initiative, mandates support for only Apple's iOS and Google's Android operating systems. The requirement appears in the official technical documentation, limiting access for users on alternative platforms like Ubuntu Touch, LineageOS, or custom Android forks.
Developers and privacy advocates on GitHub and Hacker News flagged concerns about platform lock-in and accessibility. The restriction raises questions about compliance with EU digital rights standards, particularly regarding equal access to public services.
EU officials have not yet clarified whether alternative platforms will receive support before rollout. The age verification system is designed to verify user age for online services across the bloc without requiring government ID uploads.
The technical specification remains under discussion, with community input ongoing.
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