TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Xbox Game Studios obliges users aged 18 and over in the UK to verify their age through various options, as the Microsoft subsidiary is complying with the UK Online Safety Act.
Vice President of Gaming Trust and Safety at Xbox , Kim Kunes, said this policy is also part of the company's ongoing investment in management to ensure that the use of tools and technology aligns with the appropriate age. There are several age verification methods that players can choose from.
"This includes proof of government-issued ID, age estimation, mobile provider check, and credit card check," Kunes said through a Microsoft blog on Monday, July 28, 2025.
Microsoft ensures that the information provided by users during the age verification process will be protected with industry-standard encryption. Kunes guarantees that this data will not be stored, let alone misused. Users can verify manually using the link provided by Xbox, or by scanning a barcode.
Kunes assured that the company will continue to evaluate the protection of players' personal data worldwide, including through the process currently being implemented in the UK. Xbox management plans to verify players' ages in more countries.
"We’ll work with local communities, publishing partners and regulators to determine the right approach," Kunes said. The management also vows to respect privacy without diminishing the gaming experience on Xbox.
As for players who are minors, or under 18 years old, they will be prepared by parents or caregivers. Creating accounts for children and teenagers does not require age verification. However, parents are required to monitor the activities of underage Xbox users through the Xbox Family Settings.
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