Urge Roblox to revise its face and age verification systems

Das Problem

Roblox is a popular platform among children and teenagers, providing countless hours of entertainment and creativity. However, its current face and age verification systems raise significant concerns about privacy, data security, and the potential misuse of personal information. The requirement for users to submit facial scans or sensitive biometric data is not only intrusive but unnecessary.

There are safer and more effective alternatives that Roblox should prioritize and implement. For instance, introducing parental consent alongside account-level controls could ensure children are accessing age-appropriate content without compromising their personal data. Additionally, making verification optional rather than mandatory would allow users to choose their level of engagement while keeping their information secure.

Moreover, Roblox can achieve age-appropriate content separation without the need for invasive facial recognition technology. By improving and investing in stronger moderation and reporting systems, the platform can better protect its young users against inappropriate content without needing to collect sensitive biometric data.

Protecting our children's privacy should be a priority, not an afterthought. Roblox must recognize that privacy and safety can coexist without intruding on personal freedoms.

We call on Roblox to stop or fundamentally redesign its current face and age verification systems with safer, more transparent, and less invasive alternatives. By doing so, we can create a safer environment that respects the privacy of its young users.

Please sign this petition if you believe in a secure and private digital world for our children.

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Das Problem

Roblox is a popular platform among children and teenagers, providing countless hours of entertainment and creativity. However, its current face and age verification systems raise significant concerns about privacy, data security, and the potential misuse of personal information. The requirement for users to submit facial scans or sensitive biometric data is not only intrusive but unnecessary.

There are safer and more effective alternatives that Roblox should prioritize and implement. For instance, introducing parental consent alongside account-level controls could ensure children are accessing age-appropriate content without compromising their personal data. Additionally, making verification optional rather than mandatory would allow users to choose their level of engagement while keeping their information secure.

Moreover, Roblox can achieve age-appropriate content separation without the need for invasive facial recognition technology. By improving and investing in stronger moderation and reporting systems, the platform can better protect its young users against inappropriate content without needing to collect sensitive biometric data.

Protecting our children's privacy should be a priority, not an afterthought. Roblox must recognize that privacy and safety can coexist without intruding on personal freedoms.

We call on Roblox to stop or fundamentally redesign its current face and age verification systems with safer, more transparent, and less invasive alternatives. By doing so, we can create a safer environment that respects the privacy of its young users.

Please sign this petition if you believe in a secure and private digital world for our children.
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Petition am 8. Januar 2026 erstellt