Australia's Age Verification Law Forces Biometric Data Collection
Australia's new social media age verification law, which went live in December 2025, requires adults to submit facial scans or government ID just to prove they're not children. This 'privacy protection' law ironically forces mass biometric collection through third parties like Yoti. Here's what actually happens when you verify your age, where your data goes, and why privacy advocates are deeply concerned.
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Jan 03, 2026