Governments all over the world have started pushing for ways to collect ID on social media users, often under the guise of providing a safe space for kids online.
In about a month, Australian users will be asked to provide age verification documents like a driver’s license, passport, or credit card to access age-restricted content on the Play Store and YouTube.
The move complies with the “Online Safety Declaration 2022,” which requires platforms to verify age before allowing users to see age-restricted content.
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