Policy · 2h ago
EU digital ID plan sparks debate over mandatory app-based age verification
A European digital identity wallet proposal would require age verification via a dedicated app, effectively mandating smartphone use. Critics argue this excludes feature phone users and raises privacy concerns. The technical specification is under public discussion on GitHub.
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The EU's push for digital identity risks creating new digital divides if it forces citizens onto specific platforms without offline alternatives.
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