The effectiveness of current age verification laws has come into question, as a recent study shows that many users simply shift their search behavior to avoid compliance. Users may either seek out sites that don’t enforce age checks or use VPNs to mask their identities. Critics of these laws argue they can be detrimental, potentially compromising user privacy while pushing users to less safe platforms. Experts emphasize the need for policymakers to rely on evidence-backed strategies to prevent unintended consequences for vulnerable groups, particularly children.
The '90s called. They want their flawed age verification methods back.
Individuals adapt primarily by moving to content providers that do not require age verification.
Age verification laws may be ineffective, potentially compromise user privacy, and could drive users toward less regulated, potentially more dangerous platforms.
Lawmakers are not relying enough on evidence-backed policy evaluations to truly understand the consequences of circumvention strategies before passing laws.
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