Overview

• The pilot system leverages Google Wallet and the Credential Manager API to share only a confirmation of majority without revealing names or birth dates.
• Sparkassen will conduct age checks for customers and issue digital credentials that integrate with Android and Chrome browsers.
• The partnership responds to the EU Digital Services Act’s demand for stronger age verification to protect minors online.
• The German pilot capitalizes on Google’s June rollout of a Europe-focused verification tool and Sparkassen’s Kulturpass age-proof framework.
• Details on technical integration and eligibility requirements will be finalized as the pilot rolls out over the coming months.