1. A computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable instructions, that when executed by one or more processors, are configured to implement a method for operating an identity and age verification registry having accounts for individuals, the instructions comprising: a registration module configured to receive a request to register an account for an individual in the registry, the registered account including at least an identifier and a date of birth for the registered individual; and an identity verification module configured to: (i) receive a request from an entity to determine if an individual is registered with the registry; (ii) query the registry to determine if the individual is registered with the registry; and (iii) if the individual is registered with the registry, provide: (a) an indication to the requesting entity whether the registered individual is or is not of a sufficient age to access information, a service or a product of the requesting entity, and/or to disclose information which could be shared or become publicly available by the requesting entity; and/or (b) the age, age range, or date or birth of the registered individual to the requesting entity.