Fact check: Which countries require ID verification for Discord users?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provided suggest that Discord has implemented age verification measures in certain countries. According to ^[1], ^[2], ^[3], and ^[1], Discord has launched a limited trial of age verification in the United Kingdom and Australia, requiring select users to confirm their age through facial scanning or government-issued ID uploads ^{[1] [2] [3]}. Additionally, ^[5], ^[4], and ^[6] confirm that age verification is required for users in the United Kingdom, with ^[4] stating that it is necessary for accessing certain features such as age-restricted content and customizing settings ^[4]. However, the analyses do not provide a comprehensive list of countries that require ID verification for Discord users, with some sources only mentioning the United Kingdom ^{[5] [4] [6]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key piece of missing context is the global scope of Discord's age verification measures, as most analyses focus on the United Kingdom and Australia ^{[1] [2] [3]}. Furthermore, ^[7] and ^[8] provide alternative viewpoints by discussing the broader implications of age verification on the internet, including the UK's Online Safety Act and other platforms that require ID verification ^{[7] [8]}. Moreover, ^[4] offers a unique perspective by explaining the process of completing age verification on Discord, which may be useful for users ^[4]. It is essential to consider these alternative viewpoints to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the topic.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading, as it implies that there are countries that require ID verification for all Discord users, when in fact, the requirement is primarily for age verification purposes ^{[1] [2] [3]}. Additionally, the statement does not account for the limited trial nature of the age verification measures in the United Kingdom and Australia ^{[1] [2] [3]}. The sources that focus on the United Kingdom, such as ^[5], ^[4], and ^[6], may be biased towards the UK's specific regulations and requirements, potentially overlooking the global context ^{[5] [4] [6]}. Discord users and regulators may benefit from a more accurate understanding of the age verification requirements, while the company itself may benefit from a more nuanced discussion of its policies ^{[1] [2] [3]}.