Post #542544
2026-02-26 10:28 UTC
Replies (3)
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@linule@lemmy.world 2026-02-26 10:59
Personal ids can also be used by non-owners, not much different than this theoretic age verification token. But yeah, ideally it would have an security layer to sufficiently confirm ownership.
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@NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 2026-02-27 04:16
You can make them biometric and still be private, but that’s even more effort which they wont spend.
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@undu@discuss.tchncs.de 2026-02-27 07:49
The scheme from the Danish government, shared in another comment, avoids the sharing by allowing token to be used only once, and, because the government issues the tokens, it can block people from getting tokens if they detect abuse. This can be done by rate-limiting, geoblocking and all sorts of techniques. Remember that the function of the anonymous token is to not allow the service provider (like an OS, or a a website) to see your identity. This still allows the government to see which service provider you are using. Hopefully the service provider can form pools yo block the government from knowing each individual website, but that’s not a given.