The #EuropeanParliament adopted a proposal to #ban #socialmedia for #teenagers #under16 without parental consent, aiming to protect young people’s #mentalhealth. This move aligns with Australia’s existing ban and could impact US tech companies. Critics argue that the proposed digital #IDsystem for #ageverification could infringe on #privacy. https://siliconangle.com/2025/11/26/eu-moves-ban-social-media-kids-under-16-dont-parents-consent/?eicker.news #tech #media #news
#China is implementing a new state-issued national internet #IDsystem, centralising #identityverification across platforms: experts warn it will further erode freedom of expression and enable #realtime #monitoring and #censorship. https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/20/tech/china-censorship-internet-id-hnk-intl?eicker.news #tech #media #news
China tightens internet controls with new centralized form of virtual ID

China has mastered the craft of policing the internet, operating one of the world’s most extensive online censorship and surveillance regimes. With mandatory identity checks on every online platform, it has become almost impossible for users to stay anonymous.

CNN
The 'Identity Crisis' around the world

On International Identity Day, we are highlighting that the technology-driven ID systems being implemented around the world are leading to new forms of surveillance and exclusion.

Privacy International