X is reportedly testing an ID-based verification system for users to avoid impersonation cases that created havoc on the platform late last year.
Under this, users will be asked to upload a copy of their government-issued ID and a selfie, which will then be used to verify their identity. The process takes about 5 minutes, while X retains the images and biometric data for up to 30 days for security purposes.
Account Verification on X
With more prominent figures and government accounts, X is undoubtedly an essential social media platform than others in the same space. This gives the platform an immense responsibility to tackle misinformation and impersonation so often than others to stay reliable.
And it’s everything to fulfil this responsibility, with the latest one being an ID-based verification system for users on the platform. As noted by Nima Owji, an app researcher and a reliable tester, an in-app message in X detailed how the new system works.
#X keeps working on the ID verification. You should upload a photo of your ID and take a live selfie. https://t.co/3bdGgzlnZh pic.twitter.com/F4ssglakHR — Nima Owji (@nima_owji) August 16, 2023
