The EFF analysis highlights a global surge in mandatory age‑verification requirements for social‑media and other digital services, citing laws in Australia, India, the United Kingdom, and many U.S. states. It argues that ID‑based checks exclude millions who lack government‑issued identification, creating barriers to internet access and raising privacy concerns.
Why it matters: Age‑verification regimes may protect children but also threaten equal access to information and privacy for people without ID.
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