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Global Age Verification Laws Threaten Privacy, Free Speech, And Open Internet

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The Global Rise of Age Verification and the Quiet Transformation of the Internet

Across the internet, a fundamental shift is underway—one that many users barely notice until they are suddenly blocked, scanned, or asked to upload sensitive personal data simply to access information. Age verification mandates, once limited to niche sectors like alcohol sales or gambling, are rapidly becoming a default requirement for wide swaths of online content. Framed as child protection measures, these laws are quietly rewriting the rules of digital access, privacy, and free expression worldwide. The Electronic Frontier Foundation’s launch of its Age Verification Resource Hub marks a critical moment in this ongoing transformation. It is not merely an educational … Read more

Louisiana’s sweeping online privacy law reshapes digital speech and accountability

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Louisiana’s Expansive New Digital-Privacy Law Signals a National Shift in Online Governance

Louisiana is preparing to implement one of the most sweeping digital-privacy laws in the United States—one that fundamentally redefines the relationship between public officials, the internet, and the citizens who use it to hold their government accountable. Beginning early next year, hundreds of Louisiana officials will gain unprecedented authority to demand the removal of their personal information from the internet. And unlike comparable laws passed in other states, this legislation carries both civil and criminal penalties for those who fail to comply. This new regulatory framework—approved by Governor Jeff Landry and backed by a bipartisan legislature—reflects a growing national pressure … Read more

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