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Powers unhindered by UK Parliamentary scrutiny threaten freedom of expression.
With no need to demonstrate harm to children, governments could do as they please.
A Reform government could force ID checks to access LGBTQ content as part of their manifesto commitment “to end trans ideology” in schools.
#ageverification #privacy #freedomofexpression #internet #ukpolitics #ukpol
The UK government has refused to regulate the ever-growing age verification industry.
This is despite market leader Yoti being fined by the Spanish data protection authority for the way it handles personal data.
Expanding the reach of age gates further across the Internet threatens privacy.
#ageverification #privacy #freedomofexpression #internet #ukpolitics #ukpol
ORG calls on UK MPs to support Amendment (e) proposed by Liberty.
This would address some of the most pressing concerns about the proportionality of putting the Internet behind age-based ID checkpoints.
We must focus on the root causes of online harms instead of creating greater risks in power grabs.
#ageverification #privacy #freedomofexpression #internet #ukpolitics #ukpol
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