Critique of Mandatory Age Verification and Biometric Identity Systems on the Internet

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[Tech Thoughts] Age checks on iPhones are happening in the UK. Here’s why it’s bad news.
Apple introduces age verification for UK iPhone users
Tanzanian startup wants make Africa fintech compliance easier
Briq Solutions simplifies fintech compliance and verification for African startups
EFF, Ubuntu, and Other Linux Distributions Discuss How to Respond to Age-Verification Laws
PornHub to block Australians as major porn sites limit access over new age-check rule
Australian access restricted on major porn sites ahead of mandatory age verification
Top porn websites block Australian users ahead of age-verification deadline
Reddit fined £14m by Information Commissioner’s Office over age verification checks
UK Regulator Fines Reddit £14m for Failing to Implement Effective Child Age Verification Measures
Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings
Ofcom Imposes Record £1.35 Million Fine on Porn Company 8579 LLC for Failing to Implement Effective Age Verification
Porn company handed record £1.3m fine by Ofcom over failures to age verify
Ofcom Fines Pornography Provider £1.35m for Breaching UK Age Verification Rules Under Online Safety Act
‘I do not trust them’ – top streamers left concerned by Discord age checks
Top Twitch Streamers Raise Privacy Concerns Over Discord’s New Age Verification Measures
Porn site fined £800,000 for failing to implement age verification
UK Regulator Fines Porn Site and Investigates Other Platforms for Age Verification Failures











