Proof-of-Age Verification for Steam in Australia Now Only Possible Using a Credit Card
Valve has mandated that Australian Steam users must use a credit card to verify their age to access R18+ rated games, rejecting other common verification methods. This policy has drawn criticism because it excludes a large portion of the population who do not own credit cards.
Why it matters
This highlights a friction point between international digital platform policies and local regulatory compliance, impacting consumer access to digital goods.
Proof-of-Age Verification for Steam in Australia Now Only Possible Using a Credit Card
Other methods are available, but Valve is not using them, despite the fact half of Aussie consumers don't have a credit card.
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