Age Verification
Gates Foundation Awards $4M Grant To Fund Digital ID Initiative
Gates Foundation’s renewed grant to the Alan Turing Institute sparks debate on privacy and security of digital ID systems.
Indiana and Mississippi Are Sued Over Online Age Verification Digital ID Laws
The lawsuit claims the law violates the First Amendment by mandating age verification, risking privacy and online security.
New York Passes Online Age Verification Digital ID Law
All the controversial bill needs now is a signature from Governor Kathy Hochul.
Australia’s Opposition Calls for Extended Online Age Verification, Digital ID, to Combat Anonymity
Australia’s major political parties support digital ID.
New York’s “SAFE” Digital ID Act For Kids Threatens Online Free Speech and Privacy
Critics argue that the proposed legislation would infringe on First Amendment rights by tying online activity to government-issued IDs.
Child Safety or Censorship? Frances Haugen’s Anti-Encryption Agenda
Critics argue her proposals threaten online privacy while leveraging the emotive issue of child protection to gain support.
Australian Censor’s New Threat: Booting X and Reddit from App Stores
Critics warn of overreach as authorities push for app bans and tighter age verification, sparking censorship concerns.
Ireland Submits “Online Safety Code” for EU Assessment – Pushes Censorship, Digital ID
Critics argue the Code could undermine privacy while aiming to curb harmful online content.
MembersLawsuit Analysis: Uvalde Families Blame Call of Duty, Meta For “Grooming” Gunman
Lawyer Josh Koskoff argues these companies “groomed” and “radicalized” young men, influencing the shooter to commit the attack.
California Approves Online Digital ID Rules for Social Media Use
California Senate Bill 976 mandates age verification for social media use, raising concerns about privacy and free speech implications.
Canada: Government Pushes Flawed Internet Age Verification and Blocking Law, Fines Up to $500,000 for Non-Compliance
Privacy concerns mount as Bill S-210 targets more than just porn sites with stringent age verification measures.
Elon Musk Seemingly Supports NY “Child Safety” Bill for Digital ID and Limiting “Addictive” Feeds
Digital ID could undermine online anonymity and free speech.