Overview

• Discord's age verification trial requires users in the UK and Australia to scan their face or an ID document to access flagged sensitive material.
• The system is a one-time verification process, though users can re-verify if they believe their age group was incorrectly categorized.
• Face scan data remains on-device, and neither Discord nor its vendor stores biometric information, addressing some privacy concerns.
• Users under the minimum age requirement are automatically banned but can appeal through Discord's underage appeals process.
• The trial's duration and potential expansion to other countries remain uncertain, aligning with similar regulatory trends worldwide.