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"One penguin that isn't suitable for kids? Linux will now carry out age verification checks"

"Recent systemd updates store user birth dates for age verification, causing debate across Linux distros over legal compliance and privacy concerns."

https://www.techradar.com/pro/one-penguin-that-isnt-suitable-for-kids-linux-will-now-carry-out-age-verification-checks

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One penguin that isn't suitable for kids? Linux will now carry out age verification checks

Systemd update stores user birth dates, raising questions about privacy, parental controls, and corporate lobbying influence on Linux

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@gtronix
Trying to understand something about this age attestation (NOT verification) thing. Why do I need to have this on my Linux system when I don't live in California, Colorado, Brazil or whatever ass backwards place is demanding this crap?

I'm in Canada and so far our government hasn't demanded this waste of time requirement. Until that time comes can I install without it?

Mar 27 at 9:42pmWeb