MasquerAge: Anonymous Age Verification Using the Modular Open Source Identity Platform
摘要
Traditional identity verification methods pose significant challenges to user privacy and security, often requiring individuals to disclose more personal information than necessary for manual verification. As the country advances toward a digital economy, the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) provides an opportunity to shift from physical document checks to a unified and secure digital identity framework. This paper introduces MasquerAge, an age verification system leveraging the Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP). The system utilizes MOSIP-based IDs, containing QR codes aligned with PhilSys specifications, to perform secure age verification. A web application was developed to facilitate scanning QR codes and authenticating users via MOSIP APIs. Performance testing showed the system to be generally efficient; however, cryptographic processes required by MOSIP introduced noticeable latency. The results highlight the viability of a privacy-preserving age verification system while identifying areas for optimizations and security enhancements in real-world implementations.