Post #3708503
2026-07-09 22:15 UTC
Mandatory identity checks create massive privacy and security risks. Recently, a Texas data breach exposed 3 million driver's licenses and passports. Broad identity mandates weaken trust while doing little to improve online safety for youth. https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/08/another-massive-data-breach-exposed-millions-of-drivers-license-numbers/
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@joebeone@techpolicy.social 2026-07-09 22:15
Protecting youth and preserving privacy go hand in hand. A trustworthy Internet depends on proactive alternatives that avoid mass data collection—like no-log in-person token issuance, double-blind systems, and credentials that age seamlessly with the user.