Australia's online age restrictions take effect, requiring platforms to verify users are 18+ before they can access content including porn and R-rated games
ABC Ahmed Yussuf
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Discussion
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@techau
@techau
on x
You would think maybe we'd get a chance to vote on something like this.. I guess not.
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@gilliandn
Gillian de Nooijer
on bluesky
And that's how it escalates: — Now Australia álso wants Age Verification for all, just to be able to play R-rated games and websites. — Just as an example: gamehits Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher are R-rated. — Massive invasion of privacy for conservative nonsense. …
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@brkeogh
Brendan Keogh
on bluesky
Speaking as a digital media expert, I really think it's about time we abolish the eSafety Commissioner
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r/technology
r
on reddit
Age verification for R-rated games and websites raises privacy concerns