#Age Verification

Age verification laws are turning VPNs from a niche privacy tool into everyday infrastructure. What happens when governments decide to shut the door?

Discord's rapid U-turn on age verification exposed the hidden world of "age assurance" companies—and the uncomfortable trade-off between protecting kids and protecting everyone's privacy.

Discord's breakup with age verification company Persona reveals the growing tension between online safety and user privacy in the digital age.

Discord faces fierce criticism after announcing all users will default to teen mode until age verification. Privacy advocates clash with child safety concerns as 70,000 government IDs were recently breached.

Discord backtracks on age verification requirements, promising most users won't need face scans or ID uploads. But the devil's in the details of who counts as 'most.

Discord begins restricting features for unverified users, setting a new precedent for age-gated internet platforms worldwide.

Discord mandates adult verification globally starting March. Unverified users default to teen-safe mode with content restrictions. Privacy advocates clash with parents over online safety measures.

Meta has removed nearly 550,000 accounts to comply with the Meta Australian social media ban. Learn how this move impacts global regulation and the push for age verification.