Frequently Asked Questions

Isn’t keeping children safe online their parents’ responsibility?u

Many websites/apps are based abroad – how can Internet laws be enforced?u

What is the law in the UK for online sales of bladed objects?u

What standard of age verification for online alcohol sales is required in the UK?u

Does age estimation through biometrics put my privacy at risk?u

How is my personal data protected by independent AV Providers?u

Will AV create a record of your online activities?u

Your members can be audited and certified but could AV allow bad actors to harvest personal data?u

What standards do AVPA members apply?u

You talk about audited, certified, standards-based age verification providers.  What does this mean?u

Can age verification providers check ages below 18?u

Can tech-savvy children not just use a Virtual Private Network to pretend they are located abroad and avoid age checks?u

What is interoperability, and why is it such a priority for the AV industry?u

What methods of age verification are available?u