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Age verification for everyone: criticism of the Kids Act mounts
Original: Alterskontrollen für alle: Der Kids Act oder die sechs Sargnägel des offenen Internets https:// netzpolitik.org/2026/alt
A new analysis of the proposed Kids Act argues that mandatory age verification would effectively apply to all internet users, not just children, and describes the measure as dealing a series of fatal blows to the open web. Critics say the rules would force anonymous platforms to check the age of every visitor, undermining online anonymity and privacy.
Why now: Debate over mandatory online age verification rules is active as the Kids Act proposal draws criticism from digital rights advocates.
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