Age ID check for pornography websites ‘puts users’ data at risk’
by Jim Waterson from Technology | The Guardian on (#4B80R)
A date will soon be set for the launch of a UK-wide age block on visiting adult websites - but campaigners fear a threat to privacy
The government will this week confirm the launch date for a UK-wide age block on online pornography, as privacy campaigners continue to raise concerns about how adult websites and age-verification companies will use the data they collect.
The plan for implementing the long-delayed age block, which has been beset by technical difficulties, is expected to be announced alongside the government's other proposals for tackling online harm, although it could be several months before the system is up and running.
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