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Tell Congress: Don't Force Age Checks Online

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Tell Congress: Don't Force Age Checks Online
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An advocacy group is urging Congress to reject the KIDS Act, arguing that the bill's requirements for age determination will force websites to collect sensitive personal data or implement invasive age-estimation technology. The group claims this threatens online privacy and freedom of speech.

Why it matters

The debate reflects the growing conflict between child safety legislation and the fundamental right to digital privacy and anonymity.

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The article is written from the perspective of a digital rights advocacy group opposing government regulation of the internet.

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