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

Nov 25, 2025
Summary

Age verification is a shortsighted, ineffective, and dangerous measure to protect young people from online risks. It is a disproportionate measure, especially considering that 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).

Full text

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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