KOSA
MembersLawmakers Say KOSA Doesn’t Mandate Online Age Verification. It Effectively Does.
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) uses online safety as a pretext for increased control, paving the way for digital ID and threatening privacy.
X’s Linda Yaccarino Backs Kids’ “Safety” Bill as Digital ID Privacy Fears Grow
X CEO Linda Yaccarino champions updates to KOSA, but critics warn age verification and digital IDs threaten privacy, anonymity, and free expression.
Push to Pass KOSA Spurs Fears Over Privacy and Free Speech
Kids Online Safety Act brings privacy, censorship, and online freedom into sharp focus.
Speaker Johnson Puts Brakes on KOSA Over Fears of Big Tech Censorship
Johnson’s opposition to KOSA underscores the growing tension between child safety online and concerns over Big Tech censorship.
Texas Is Sued Over Attempts to End Online Anonymity
Texas’ age “verification law” is finding opposition.
Senate Passes Kids’ “Safety” Bills Despite Privacy, Digital ID, and Censorship Concerns
Legislation posting as child protection bills could lead to expanded surveillance and censorship, despite assurances from lawmakers.
Big Brother in Training? How Proposed Legislation Might Pave the Way for Online Age Verification and Digital ID
New child safety bills spark concerns over potential federal push for sweeping digital IDs.
Watch: Lawmakers and Tech CEOs Push Online Age and ID Verification Proposals During Hearing on Child Safety
Proposals that could erode privacy online and chill free speech.
Elizabeth Warren, Josh Hawley, Support Bill Calling for Online Digital ID Age Verification
A controversial proposal that would require the introduction of digital ID.
Biden Endorses Legislation That Would Require Online Platforms to Check Age (and Therefore ID) of Users
The march towards digital ID.
Bill That Would Push for Online ID Checks Is Scheduled for Markup This Week
The new laws would mandate online platforms to check age of users, undermining online privacy in the name of protecting kids.
Two More States Plan to Force Websites to Check Visitors’ ID
Arkansas and Utah join Louisiana.