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Re:Google will soon ask Australian users to show ID to view ... by falcolas on Sunday March 20, 2022 @10:48AM (#30743046)
Byline: Uses uploaded validation beyond the scope of the law using their patented “improve our services” playbook. (from TFA)

Google is going too far.

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Re:Google will soon ask Australian users to show ID to view ... by nhinck2 on Sunday March 20, 2022 @09:59PM (#30749193)
If Google (in Australia) does use this information for any purpose other than confirming age then they have broken the law.
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Re:Google will soon ask Australian users to show ID to view ... by stubish on Sunday March 20, 2022 @10:37PM (#30749478)
Google will also need to use this information to identify people making Youtube comments when those laws get passed and enforced.
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Re:Google will soon ask Australian users to show ID to view ... by falcolas on Monday March 21, 2022 @10:54AM (#30754812)
They've already publicly stated that they will. There is no "if" in this case.
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