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Expert Warns New Age Verification Laws Threaten Privacy

8/9/2025

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Cybersecurity expert Jacob Kalvo raises alarms over new age verification laws, such as the UK's Online Safety Act, fearing they could pave the way for mass surveillance and data breaches. Although Pornhub has implemented less intrusive verification methods, worries about user privacy linger. Kalvo champions privacy-first technologies to safeguard minors while preserving personal data integrity.

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Story summary

Cybersecurity expert Jacob Kalvo raises alarms over new age verification laws, such as the UK's Online Safety Act, fearing they could pave the way for mass surveillance and data breaches. Although Pornhub has implemented less intrusive verification methods, worries about user privacy linger. Kalvo champions privacy-first technologies to safeguard minors while preserving personal data integrity.