Policy · 4h ago
EFF Urges Congress to Reject Mandatory Age Verification
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is calling on Congress to oppose bills that would require age checks online, arguing they threaten privacy and free expression. The campaign follows proposed legislation like the Kids Online Safety Act, which critics say could lead to broad surveillance. EFF warns that age verification mandates would force websites to collect sensitive personal data.
Meridian48 take
The privacy vs. child safety debate is real, but EFF's concerns about overreach and data collection are valid—age checks often become de facto ID requirements.
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