Recently, it has come to light that the age verification service, Persona, has been operating in a deeply concerning manner. This service, entrusted by millions of users worldwide to verify their age for various online platforms, has been found to send sensitive user data to a massive government watchlist. This revelation has alarmed platforms and individuals who value privacy and trust in digital services.

Persona has conducted over 200 age verifications without explicit consent, essentially doxxing users and exposing them to potential risks. This breach of privacy undermines the very foundation of trust we have in online services. Users believe they are securely verifying their age, only to find their private information being mishandled and distributed without their knowledge.

Such practices not only breach ethical standards but may also violate legal norms regarding data protection and user privacy. Consent and transparency are fundamental tenets of any service dealing with personal data, and Persona has failed egregiously on these fronts.

The use of Persona significantly increases the privacy risks for everyday internet users. We must demand better from companies that handle our personal data. No user should fear that a basic verification process could result in their information being mishandled or weaponized against them.

This petition calls for an immediate ban on Persona from being used as an age verification service. Instead, we must urge companies to adopt transparent, consent-based methods that ensure the protection of user information.

Join us in demanding accountability and safeguarding privacy. Sign this petition to ban Persona and protect user data security now.