EDRi@edri@eupolicy.social
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Age verification is NOT a silver bullet for online safety.
Quick fixes like age gates don’t stop toxic design, addictive patterns, or harmful content. Plus it risks restricting children’s rights & excluding those without IDs or devices.
As age verification gains traction across the EU and beyond, we call for safe-by-design platforms for all users rather than relying on exclusionary measures.
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️ https://edri.org/our-work/age-verification-gains-traction-eu-risks-failing-to-address-the-root-causes-of-online-harm/