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What should we call "proof of age" or "age verification"? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 6 days ago by wuphysics87@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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We all know "proof of age" or "age verification" is synonymous with mass surveilance, but the words "proof of age" were cleverly choosen so the average person considers it the same as showíng another person a driver's license. Unecessary or otherwise it's only a minor inconvenience. And there is no harm to privacy.

So what should we call "proof of age" or "age verification" which is just as punchy, but communicatee the real intent? How can we subvert this attack on our rights by turning these twisted words against themselves?

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[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Well that's awesome. I had heard Germany did a ZKP solution, I didn't realize it was EU law.

I don't really expect anywhere but the EU to do that though. ZKP are really the only way to do it if it's going to be done.

[–] dysprosium@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Is this youe ols reddir name by ant chamce

[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

Nah, it was ThisIsMyRedditName (jk)