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Anonymous ID Verification System ("AnonID"): A Privacy-Preserving Alternative to Online ID Checks

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This whitepaper introduces AnonID, a privacy-preserving system for online age and identity verification. The service issues users a random anonymous identifier after a one-time verification, eliminating the need for repeated ID uploads on participating websites. Sites receive only a simple compliance result (e.g., “18+ verified”) without accessing or storing personal data. This approach reduces liability for platforms, improves user trust, and balances regulatory compliance with true anonymity.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.16971636

Author: Brown, Shawn

Language: English

Topic: Privacy, Security, and Data Protection

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7078222295

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