Understanding Age Verification Mandates and Their Impact on Internet Privacy
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Summary
The article discusses age verification mandates and age-gating laws on the internet, explaining what they are, their implications for privacy and security, and why the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) opposes them. It covers the risks of sensitive data leaks from age verification systems, the impact on internet freedom, and provides resources for users to understand and navigate these requirements while advocating for a free, open, and private internet.
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Head to EFF.org/Age to explore our resources and join us in the fight for a free, open, private, and yes—safe—internet.
every day many people are asked to verify their age across the web, despite prominent cases of sensitive data getting leaked in the process.
our one-stop shop for users seeking to understand what age-gating laws actually do, what's at stake, how to protect yourself, and why EFF opposes all forms of age verification mandates.
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