Age Verification Laws Create Privacy and Security Risks for All Internet Users
By
Rindala Alajaji and Aaron Jue
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Summary
The article argues that age verification laws intended to protect young people online are creating significant privacy and security risks for all internet users. It contends that these schemes force users to share sensitive personal data with third parties, centralizing valuable information that becomes a prime target for data breaches, leaks, and misuse. The piece calls for action to stop such legislation and preserve an open and accessible web.
Key quotes
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Once that valuable data is centralized, it becomes an immediate target for leaks, hacks, and misuse.
In the rush to block young people from certain parts of the internet, lawmakers are creating a privacy and security nightmare for everyone.
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