The Online Safety Act: Are children safer online?
www.internetmatters.org
This report explores parents' and children's views on the Online Safety Act, including what's working so far (and what isn't).
  • Shelbyeileen@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 days ago

    Why is this on Uplifting News? This is dangerous… age verification exists on many sites for a reason. 😵‍💫

    • TommySoda@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      10 days ago

      Okay, like what? Give me an example of why scanning your face or giving them your ID is helpful for “safety.”

    • Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      10 days ago

      Yes, and that reason is intrusive tracking. In no way do these bills keep children any safer. It doesn’t even aim to try to do that.