Age verification is no longer a checkbox. It’s a regulatory, reputational, and ethical line in the sand. For businesses under Australia’s Social Media Act (SMMA) and emerging global frameworks, proving you’ve taken “reasonable steps” to verify users’ ages is mandatory. But the real challenge lies in doing it securely – without turning compliance into friction.
The new compliance frontier
From the SMMA in Australia to the UK’s Online Safety Act and the EU’s Digital Services Act, regulators now expect proof that businesses are taking verifiable, auditable steps to restrict underage access. Screens or self-declaration forms are no longer enough. Platforms must prove identity, log verification outcomes, and maintain privacy integrity.
ShareRing’s compliant-by-design model
ShareRing’s system was validated during the Australian Government’s Age Assurance Technology Trials (AATT) as one of the most accurate and privacy-secure approaches tested.
Our architecture combines:
- On-device custody: Users’ personal data never leaves their device.
- Zero Knowledge Proofs: Merchants and platforms only receive “18+ verified” or “age range valid.”
- Immutable audit trail: Every verification produces a blockchain-based, regulator-auditable record – no data honeypots, no breaches waiting to happen.
Tailored verification for every use case
Whether you’re a social platform, e-commerce site, liquor retailer, or gaming operator, ShareRing’s modular verification allows you to set age thresholds, document types, and risk parameters to suit your sector’s rules. Integrations can be as light as a single API or embedded through the ShareRing Me app for reusable, consent-driven ID.
Privacy as a feature, not a compromise
Most verification systems trade compliance for convenience. ShareRing eliminates that trade-off. Because verification proofs are cryptographically hashed and stored immutably, users can verify once and reuse securely – reducing drop-off rates while enhancing trust.
Ready for “reasonable steps” audits
Our zero-knowledge architecture produces tamper-proof logs regulators can validate independently. Businesses gain audit readiness without storing or managing sensitive data, eliminating a major liability from compliance programs.
The era of static ID checks is ending. Regulators, users, and platforms all demand something better – proof of age that protects everyone involved. ShareRing makes that possible: accurate, auditable, and privacy-preserving age verification that scales globally.
Partner with us to prepare your compliance framework
As SMMA enforcement approaches, every business with underage-access risk must review its verification process. ShareRing can help you evaluate your current flow, identify compliance gaps, and implement a secure, scalable age-verification framework.
Book a free consultation with our compliance specialists to see how we can help your platform meet “reasonable steps” standards before the December 2025 deadline.
The era of static ID checks is ending. Regulators, users, and platforms all expect something better—proof of age that protects everyone involved. ShareRing delivers that future: accurate, auditable, and privacy-preserving verification that scales globally.
