Discord, Apple and Google are planning to put in forced Global Age Verification which even affects operating systems, this comes after governments like The UK, EU, AU and even the United States set up mandatory Digital ID along with the online safety act all dressed up as ‘children’s safety’

Implementing a global age verification and digital ID system is considered dangerous by privacy advocates, security experts, and human rights organizations because it fundamentally alters the nature of the internet from an open, anonymous, or pseudonymous space to a surveilled, centralized system.

The introduction of a digital ID system—often linked with the Online Safety Act in the UK—has faced significant opposition from civil liberties groups, tech experts, and campaigners. While intended to streamline services and improve safety, critics argue these systems pose severe risks to privacy and freedom. 

Mass Surveillance Infrastructure and State Control
Digital ID systems, particularly if mandatory for employment or accessing public services, create a centralized infrastructure that allows the state to monitor daily activities. Critics argue this constitutes a "checkpoint society" where citizens must present digital credentials to navigate life, shifting power fundamentally toward state surveillance.

Unprecedented Data Security Risks ("Honeypots for Hackers")
Centralized databases containing highly sensitive, immutable biometric data and personal information act as "honeypots" for cybercriminals and hostile states. A breach could expose millions to permanent identity theft, as unlike a password, biometric data cannot be changed. Reports have already highlighted critical vulnerabilities in the foundational GOV.UK One Login system.

"Function Creep" and Erosion of Privacy
While initially proposed for specific purposes (e.g."right to work" checks), digital ID systems tend to expand beyond their original scope. Over time, this can lead to the integration of IDs into financial services, travel, and social media, allowing for comprehensive tracking of individuals and the potential for a social credit-style system.

Digital Exclusion and Discrimination
Mandating digital identification disadvantages vulnerable populations, including the elderly, those with low digital literacy, and the digitally poor. In the UK, millions lack smartphones or reliable internet access, risking them being locked out of employment, housing, or essential services.

Threat to Freedom of Expression and Privacy (Online Safety Act)
The Online Safety Act forces platforms to implement stringent age-verification measures—often requiring ID—which forces users to identify themselves, eroding anonymity online. Furthermore, the Act encourages platforms to over-remove content to avoid massive fines, creating a chilling effect on free speech and leading to the removal of legitimate, legal content.

These concerns are amplified by the potential for the Act to be used to break end-to-end encryption, undermining the privacy of all users, as noted by organizations such as Big Brother Watch and the Open Rights Group.

If you believe in freedom, sign this petition now to put an end to mandatory digital ID and global age verification and prevent a dystopian future!