Your Computer Might Demand Your Age Soon, No Matter Where You Live

a month ago by Oh_Sheila to c/privacy

New state laws are pushing age verification into macOS and Windows. By 2027, logging in might require a facial scan or government ID.

This is unacceptable. And I’m sick of all the fucking workarounds to maintain basic privacy.

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yogthos 10 points 25 days ago

Pretty sure China doesn't have laws that demand your age.

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Sapphy 10 points 25 days ago

"S-SHUT UP DANKIE."

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yogthos 1 point 25 days ago

🤣

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