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Mozilla, Mullvad, Proton, sign letter opposing UK age verification (cyberinsider.com)
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[–] 16 points 5 months ago (7 children)

Also why just UK? This age verification is being rushed out en mass all over the EU and world. In worst possible way that's privacy invading and huge risk for security.

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  • [–] 5 points 5 months ago (3 children)

    Because the UK has already an invasive strict age verification system in place. Where in the EU is that slready the case as well? Certainly noz on EU level or in Austria. Their are ambitions in that direction however.

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  • [–] 4 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    We need to be proactive opposing this crap before it becomes a norm. Because once they get their way it's nearly impossible to make them back of their stupid dumb shit. Especially when it's "to protect the children".

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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago

    We also need to be making sure to have backup plans like Squidward has clocks.

    The ruling class has an instinctual need to surveil their subjects. They won't stop until they get what they want. It doesn't matter what the public thinks.

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    • [–] 5 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    Isn’t it about a year late?

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    • [–] 3 points 5 months ago

    Oh well that’ll sure take care of it.

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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago* (4 children)

    https://mullvad.net/en/blog/mullvad-vpn-was-subject-to-a-search-warrant-customer-data-not-compromised

    When you do accusations you better provide some credible sources, then maybe you won't get downvoted.

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  • [–] 0 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    He's probably talking about proton, which you absolutely cannot trust with your privacy.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

    At the end of the day a company must comply with the laws of where it's based. Most controversies I remember reading about Proton were a bit overblown, probably because they're so popular.

    For example : https://www.old.reddit.com/r/degoogle/comments/1rm6659/comment/o8xxupo/

    or : https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/proton-mail-discloses-user-data-leading-to-arrest-in-spain/18191/22

    https://proton.me/legal/transparency

    https://proton.me/mail/privacy-policy

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