ConnectID, k-ID Team Up for Online Safety with Automated Age Verification

Published Date : 9/17/2025 

ConnectID and k-ID have joined forces to provide robust age verification and automated parental controls, ensuring a safer digital environment for children. This partnership leverages bank ID verification and dynamic service adjustments to comply with local regulations. 

The bulk of the attention on age verification has focused on pornography and social media, both areas deemed unsuitable for young children by Australian lawmakers. However, one of the largest components of the digital universe, gaming, has received less attention—until now. A new partnership between ConnectID and global compliance platform k-ID aims to fill this gap by offering privacy-preserving age assurance through a combination of bank ID verification and automated parental controls.

While the under-16 social media ban is grabbing headlines, gaming is where children are spending a significant amount of their time online. The new suite of age assurance tools developed by ConnectID and k-ID enables platforms and developers to verify a user’s age, dynamically adapt their services, and enhance parental controls.

The system works by first having a trusted adult verify the age of children under 16 through ConnectID, a digital identity solution developed by Australian Payments Plus. Once age verification is completed through a trusted Australian institution, including the country’s four major banks, ConnectID passes the age signal to k-ID.

Based on the verified age, the k-ID platform automatically adjusts settings to ensure compliance with local regulations for online services. This includes features such as limits on open chat for younger users or gated age tiers.

According to the release, ConnectID does not see or store any personal information but facilitates the secure exchange of verified information with user consent. “With this trusted age signal, k-ID can activate the appropriate safety features and parental controls within the platforms.”

Andrew Black, managing director of ConnectID, emphasized the importance of this partnership: “Most parents want peace of mind that their kids are safe online. By facilitating age-appropriate experiences, we are helping protect young users while still giving them the opportunity to explore, play, and connect in spaces designed with them in mind.”

Kieran Donovan, CEO of k-ID, added, “Partnering with ConnectID means we can help Australian platforms offer safer environments for younger players through real-time age verification. Our mission is to empower kids, not limit them. We want digital spaces to evolve with young people in ways that are responsible, privacy-focused, and easy for platforms to get it right.”

The Australian Government’s recently released Age Assurance Technology Trial report assessed both ConnectID and k-ID at the highest technology readiness level (TRL 9). Companies already using k-ID’s technology include Discord, Quora, and Another Axiom. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What is the main focus of the partnership between ConnectID and k-ID?

A: The partnership focuses on providing robust age verification and automated parental controls to ensure a safer digital environment for children, particularly in the gaming industry.

Q: How does the age verification process work with ConnectID and k-ID?

A: A trusted adult verifies the age of children under 16 through ConnectID, which then passes the verified age information to k-ID. k-ID uses this information to automatically adjust settings for compliance and safety.

Q: What are some of the features k-ID can activate based on age verification?

A: k-ID can activate features such as limits on open chat for younger users, gated age tiers, and other safety measures to ensure compliance with local regulations.

Q: How does ConnectID ensure the privacy of users during the verification process?

A: ConnectID does not see or store any personal information but facilitates the secure exchange of verified information with user consent.

Q: Which companies are already using k-ID's technology?

A: Companies already using k-ID's technology include Discord, Quora, and Another Axiom. 

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