"The coalition warns that proposed measures following the passage of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill risk fundamentally reshaping the internet in harmful ways."
"Mandating age assurance systems across a wide range of services would force users to verify their identity simply to access the web, creating serious risks."
"Age-gating at scale could fragment the web into a patchwork of restricted jurisdictions, limit access to information, and entrench the dominance of powerful gatekeepers."
"The coalition calls on UK policymakers to hold companies accountable for systemic issues rather than imposing access bans that threaten user safety and autonomy."
Eighteen organizations, including EFF and Mozilla, urge UK policymakers to avoid harmful online restrictions. Proposed age-gating measures could reshape the internet, affecting all users. These policies rely on inaccurate age assurance technologies, risking privacy and anonymity. The coalition warns that such measures could fragment the web and empower dominant platforms. They emphasize the need for addressing the root causes of online harm, advocating for accountability from digital platforms rather than imposing access bans.
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