US federal age‑verification proposals KIDS Act and KOSA face privacy criticism over ZKP use

What happened

The article notes that federal proposals such as the KIDS Act and the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) are advancing despite concerns that zero‑knowledge proof (ZKP) based age‑verification systems threaten privacy and create centralized points of failure. It also highlights EU plans for a centralized age‑verification mini‑wallet in the EUDI Wallet, which experts say is insecure.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

• Its status is proposed. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
• Proposed age‑verification laws in the US and EU are criticized for privacy and security risks associated with ZKP‑based systems.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
2. Map the security requirements to existing controls and close gaps.
3. Review age assurance and protections for minors' data.