UK age verification rules could put users at risk

ZMsiXone · May 21, 2019

https://betanews.com/2019/05/21/uk-age-verification-risk/

With age verification checks for users of adult sites in the UK set to come into force this summer, cyber security company F-Secure says that the new rules could increase the risk of identity theft and other cyber crimes.

Under the new laws, British internet users will be required to verify their age in order to access adult content websites. This could be by sharing personal information such as passport, driving license, phone number or credit card details with third-party age verification platforms, or by buying a 'porn pass' at a store.
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Daveski17 · May 21, 2019

Yes, the moral panic cycle continues to be pedalled and conveniently distracts from any real issues the government has. Meanwhile the ill conceived, inattentively planned, hastily realised and pointless new legislation reveals itself to be a security nightmare. Well done Blunder Woman!

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