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Why age verification often falls short and puts everyone at risk.

European Digital Rights

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Age verification is a shortsighted, ineffective, and dangerous measure to protect young people from online risks. It is a disproportionate measure, especially because better alternatives are available, it is easily circumvented, and it affects a larger group of people than the group it is intended to protect. The article "Why age verification fails and puts everyone at risk" originally appeared on European Digital Rights (EDRi).


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