Snapchat starts requiring age verification under new law in Australia – Neowin

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Paul Hill Neowin @ziks_99 · Nov 22, 2025 04:58 EST In just a matter of weeks, a new law will come into force in Australia that will prevent children under the age of 16 from using the biggest social media platforms in a bid to reduce harm. One of the companies that will be affected by the change is Snapchat. The social media company has now announced that many users will need to begin verifying their age to continue accessing the platform, starting from this week. If you are presented with the age-assurance prompt, you will see it when you open the app. Just tap ‘Verify Your Age’ to start the process. To prove you are old enough to use the service, you can use bank-verified ConnectID to verify your age with your Australian bank account. Alternatively, you can provide a scan of your government-issued ID card and the third-party service provider, k-ID, will scan and verify the ID document and age – these documents include passports, driver’s licenses, or any other state-issued ID. The final method of age assurance is facial
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