EFF criticizes a legal settlement involving Meta, arguing it restricts younger users' access to platforms while requiring age verification across products. The group warns that mandating age assurance forces broader collection of personal information from everyone, heightening risks of breaches and government demands for data. It also notes the agreement doesn't prevent states from repurposing collected data for law enforcement, including investigations into abortion or gender-affirming care.
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