New cybersecurity research indicates that one of the world's leading age verification providers collects and shares highly sensitive personal data—including facial photos and device fingerprints—with third parties. The research also reveals that most websites that require age verification don't enforce the policy.
  • Sarah@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 days ago

    Of course they do! Because this was never about protecting anyone. There are parental controls on devices for that purpose.

    VPN doesn’t always get around the age verification now! Some sites have turned on age verification everywhere, even in countries it is not legally required. Guess it was easier that way.