Verification for Social Platforms

Social platforms face Online Safety Act duties and Ofcom enforcement. The architectural goal is signed age eligibility without building a standing age database at the content provider.

Why teams evaluate AffixIO

HEAA bar

Methods must be accurate, robust, reliable, and fair.

Data minimisation

GDPR and user trust push toward threshold outcomes, not DOB copies.

Children's access assessment

Drives how strict gates must be per content category.

Appeals

Incorrect age decisions need logged appeal paths.

Evaluation checklist

• Run OSA scope checker and document Part 3 vs Part 5 duties.
• Score proposed method with age assurance scorer.
• Prototype zero-knowledge threshold path in sandbox.
• Prepare Ofcom evidence pack with Merkle audit samples.

Frequently asked questions

Is AffixIO a system of record?

No. It evaluates policy per request and returns signed proof.

Can we pilot before procurement?

Yes. Sandbox and evaluation guide are public.

How do we evidence outcomes?

Reproduce sandbox flows and export Merkle inclusion proofs.

Does this replace our IdP?

No. AffixIO sits at the eligibility boundary beneath identity providers.