schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de to Privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 month ago

Online Age Verification Law Could Kill Whistleblowing

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Online Age Verification Law Could Kill Whistleblowing

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schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de to Privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 month ago

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The KIDS Act, ostensibly aimed at protecting children, will raise the risk for journalists, dissidents, and whistleblowers.

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Damn so faster than expected. I’m assuming it will pass the senate too…
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  This article https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/29/kids-safety-package-wins-house-approval-00980846 estimates that that’s not especially likely. Let’s hope that is right.

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