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Sydney, Australia – Users of Snapchat will from today be able to verify that they are over 16 without uploading a passport or driver’s licence, or needing to share biometric information like a selfie, thanks to a privacy-preserving solution enabled by ConnectID. 

ConnectID is expected to be live with multiple well-known social media platforms by 10 December. 

From 10 December 2025, new social media age verification requirements will require some platforms1 to verify their users are 16 years or older.

ConnectID is an easy and secure way to prove you’re 16+, using information your bank already has without sharing anything else about you.

Renters will soon be able to verify their identity without handing over passports and licences in addition to being able to demonstrate they can afford the property without sharing sensitive bank statements, as part of government-backed trials to make the rental application process faster, safer and less invasive. 

With kids in Australia spending an average of over two hours each day on gaming platforms , and nearly one in three young gamers reporting bullying or abuse, regulatory pressure is mounting on online platforms to provide age-appropriate environments for kids.

ConnectID®, the digital identity solution developed by Australian Payments Plus (AP+), has been integrated into One Click Group Limited (ASX: 1CG), an Australian fintech that simplifies and streamlines financial administration and life management for individuals and businesses.

ConnectID®, the digital identity solution developed by Australian Payments Plus (AP+), has partnered with Caresquare, an innovator in AI powered software for NDIS Plan Managers, to enhance efficiency, security, and trust within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) and Telstra have partnered to offer identity verification via ConnectID to customers activating selected Telstra mobile services.

The four major banks in Australia – Commonwealth Bank (CBA), National Australia Bank (NAB), ANZ (through ANZ Plus) and Westpac – are now offering well over 10 million customers the ability to verify themselves and securely share their data via digital identity solution ConnectID.

Progress in the Australian digital identity landscape is evident, with significant developments across both public and private sectors in 2024. Similarly, when it comes to the general public, awareness of such services is trending upward.

A white paper from Australian Payments Plus and WUNA

As we mark the first anniversary of ConnectID this October, I find myself reflecting on what has undoubtedly been a year of tectonic shifts in Australia's digital identity landscape.
By Andrew Black.

ConnectID, the digital identity solution developed by Australian Payments Plus (AP+), is expanding its reach into the fintech sector by welcoming Lendela, Australia’s first digital loan matching platform, to the network.