Search Results: AgeVerification

A breach in Discord's customer support vendor has exposed approximately 70,000 users' government ID photos, raising urgent concerns about identity theft and the risks of mandatory age verification systems. The incident highlights systemic vulnerabilities in third-party data handling and questions the efficacy of legislative approaches to online safety.

UK users are bypassing facial scan age checks using characters from games like Death Stranding and God of War, exposing vulnerabilities in digital identity systems. As global regulations expand, this trend highlights the escalating battle against AI-driven deepfakes and raises urgent privacy concerns.

The UK's Online Safety Act has driven 5 million daily age verification checks as citizens access restricted content, with the government claiming minimal data collection. Critics warn of surveillance risks and censorship overreach despite assurances of 'safe and proportionate' data handling. VPN searches surge as users explore privacy workarounds.

New UK regulations requiring 'robust' age verification for adult websites take effect, mandating methods like facial scans and ID checks. While aimed at protecting minors, experts warn of VPN workarounds, data privacy risks, and potential user migration to unregulated platforms.

Reddit is rolling out mandatory age verification for UK users accessing mature content to comply with the new Online Safety Act, partnering with third-party provider Persona. This move raises significant privacy concerns and highlights broader industry tensions over balancing safety with digital rights in an era of global regulation.