Age Verification
Ireland Unveils EU-Wide Online Safety Code with Strict Censorship, Online Digital ID Verification, and Fines for Big Tech
Ireland’s Online Safety Code sparks debate over freedom, as platforms face hefty fines for “harmful” content—even if not illegal under EU or Irish law.
UK Tightens Grip on Internet Speech with Push for Swift Online Speech Crackdown
The UK communications regulator is pressed to tackle online “safety.”
UK Science Secretary Plans to Close Loopholes in Online Censorship Law, Suggests Blocking “Unsafe” Tech
Kyle vows to tighten the Online Safety Act, but critics warn of a slippery slope toward broader censorship and erosion of free speech.
Big Brother Banking? UK’s New “Fraud Bill” Sparks Fears of Financial Snooping
New UK government’s “Fraud, Error and Debt Bill” faces backlash over expanded financial surveillance powers.
Biden-Harris DOJ Urges the Supreme Court To Pave the Way for Increased Online Age Verification Digital ID Laws
The Biden administration steps into a pivotal First Amendment battle, pushing for age verification laws.
Digital IDs Are Coming to Social Media in California’s Crackdown
Critics warn digital IDs may threaten privacy and First Amendment rights.
G20 Embraces Digital ID Dream While Critics Warn of Surveillance Nightmare
G20 ministers pledge support for digital ID and DPI amid concerns over mass surveillance and privacy risks.
Canadian Conservatives Propose Bill for Online Digital ID Verification and Anonymity Restrictions
Proposed Conservative bill promises online safety, but critics warn of potential erosion of anonymity and increased surveillance.
Big Tech’s Latest “Fix” for AI Panic Is To Push a Digital ID Agenda
Tech giants propose “personhood credentials” to combat AI deception, while eroding anonymity.
Texas Court Strikes Down Teen Content Ban While Keeping Digital ID Checks In Place
The US District Court for the Western District of Texas has issued an order in the case brought against the Texas SCOPE Act (House Bill 18), approving in part a preliminary injunction. The request has been granted against the provision requiring social media companies to block teens from access
MembersA Battle Revisited: The Supreme Court’s History With Age Verification and Online Anonymity Bans
Exploring past attempts.
Texas is Sued Over Attempts To End Online Anonymity
Texas’ age “verification law” is finding opposition.