Got me wondering just how many sites are going to ask for this now? it's supposedly to "protect the children" but as critics of the original bill pointed out its a very blunt tool that will potentially have a much bigger impact on adults than the children they purport to protect

Having just seen Bluesky is rolling out age verification I have to wonder how many other sites are going to do the same? This feels like a massive privacy intrusion and more than a little concerning given all these companies will have your identifying info. What happens when they are breached?

Bluesky is rolling out age verification in the UK Bluesky users in the UK can verify their age using their face, ID, or payment card.

Starting July 25, Bluesky will require users in the UK to scan their face, upload an ID or verify their identity with a bankcard.

I realize that platforms feel they have no choice but to comply with the government surveillance schemes, but shocking nonetheless.