2026-09-18 20:14 UTC
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European Citizens' Initiative
" #StopKillingTheInternet : no digital ID & no #AgeVerification"
https://eci.ec.europa.eu/066/public/#/screen/home
"call on the #EuropeanCommission to propose legislation ensuring that #DigitalIdentity and age-assurance systems used to access online services [...] remain voluntary, #privacy-preserving and non-discriminatory. Citizens must not be forced to identify themselves to access lawful online content or services unless strictly necessary, proportionate and provided by law [...]"
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@dderigo@hostux.social 2026-10-05 21:21
2/ Commentary (archived at https://web.archive.org/web/20260921091332/https://euperspectives.eu/2026/09/european-initiative-ready-to-fight-online-verification/ ) noting how a key priority of the initiative would be to support "a wider public debate about how the #internet should be governed without fragmenting it into national systems. The movement also argues that opposing #AgeChecks is not enough. They call on governments to pursue alternatives. This can be #DigitalEducation, combating predatory behaviour, more platform accountability, transparent #algorithms and restrictions on #AddictiveDesign"