knoppix

Age verification laws force platforms to collect IDs, biometrics or behavioral data, directly conflicting with data minimization principles. 🔍

Recurring checks and stored proof for regulators create breach-prone archives, exposing everyone—not just minors—to surveillance risks. 🔒

🔗 https://spectrum.ieee.org/age-verification

#TechNews #Privacy #Security #Surveillance #DataProtection #DigitalRights #BigTech #AI #Biometrics #KidsOnline #Profiling #Cybersecurity #EU #USA #AgeVerification #Law #Biometrics

Is Age Verification a Trap?

Platforms are caught in a dilemma: enforce age restrictions or protect user privacy. How are they navigating this tricky terrain?

IEEE Spectrum
Feb 25 at 2:47pmWeb