Anthropic has updated Claude’s consumer privacy framework ahead of a July 8, 2026 effective date, adding a new verification-data category for cases where users may need to confirm age or identity before accessing certain Claude features. The change does not mean every Claude user will be asked to upload an ID. Anthropic’s Claude support materials say verification is being introduced for “a few use cases,” including certain capabilities, platform integrity checks, and safety or compliance measures. Users who trigger the process may need a physical government-issued photo ID and a phone or computer camera for a live selfie.