The EU plans to require all citizens to verify their identity when accessing social media.

The European Commission is preparing a law that would require all EU citizens to present a digital identity card when registering or logging into social media. This was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who noted that the proposal would be submitted to the legislature after the summer recess.

According to her, the digital ID app (EUDI Wallet) will be easy to use and supposedly protects user privacy. The goal of the innovation is to improve the reliability of age verification and protect children from "dangerous" content.

The initiative is a logical follow-up to the EU expert group's report. It spent a year working on measures to combat the negative impact of social media on children and adolescents. The experts recommended prohibiting children under 13 from using social media without parental supervision, and limiting the use of such platforms for older adolescents.

At the same time, the EU is discussing a partial rollback of online anonymity policies. Swedish parliamentarians have proposed introducing a "verified person" label for verified accounts to combat bots and disinformation.

Comments

[tralflot1832]

You can get a fine for posting the phrase "Ursula is a d-r-r-a" on social media in the EU! Long live European democratic values! Aren't they going to introduce an air tax for European natives and a classification based on their pants?

[Azim77]

protect children from "dangerous" content.

I wonder what "dangerous" things remain that the EU isn't shy about showing and promoting? So, are they trying to shield children only from dissent and common sense?

[tralflot1832]

The film "Citizen Avenger" was banned in Europe, but Musk got involved. He posted a screening of the film for Europeans on his social media account, setting viewing records. They say the blood flowed like a river. The film is directed against European democratic values—rapists of children, girls, and women should be given a chance to reform.

[Mishka78]

Quote: tralflot1832

The film "Citizen Avenger" was banned in Europe, but Musk got involved.

These are fairy tales. This film is banned from theatrical release in Germany. And only in Germany. However, sales on digital media or through a paid subscription with an 18+ rating are perfectly permitted (similar to Strawberry Shortcake, for example).

Several European countries officially protested the film's excessive violence and anti-migrant message, but did not legally ban it within their borders.

[Dart]

Well, here we are, the Internet is in turmoil everywhere, not just here...
It can't be returned to the way it was, without clinking glasses.
Long live the darknet and anonymizing specialists!

[Major Whirlwind]

We won't get a pat on the head for insults, even in chat rooms, if we file a complaint. There's already a precedent. And everywhere else, this will happen sooner or later. No government will miss the opportunity to control its citizens. The independence of the majority is of no interest to anyone; it breeds disagreement with the ruling class's decisions and freethinking. So, my friend, the revolution isn't far off. Workers of the world, unite! It's all according to this formula.

[Mishka78]

Everyone is moving in the same direction. Just at different speeds and in fits and starts. They have social media bans for children and teenagers, while we have them for all citizens. They are planning digital passports, while we are planning digital passports. They are banning certain messaging apps, while we are banning messaging apps, and so on. China has completely withdrawn into its own digital space.
FUCKED. Bring back my 2014!

[Aken]

Bring back my 2014!

If Maidan hadn't happened, everything would have been the same.
So they must answer for this too.

[guest]

Quote from Aken

If Maidan hadn't happened, everything would have been the same.

This is unlikely, it all started back in 1991, or even earlier.

[Yuras_Belarus]

I don't understand why so many people are making a fuss here. The internet isn't like an apartment or a private home. No one would be upset if they were asked to show their ID at the liquor counter or at the store. No one would be upset if they were denied entry to a nightclub because of their age. You can find everything on social media—from the liquor counter to a nightclub, and many other things you wouldn't want your children to visit. An ID is a must-have for any respectable citizen outside the home. Trouble will only come when the government starts secretly intercepting confidential correspondence. But even here, no one is forcing you to put your life on display for all to see.

[vitaliy20091959]

This state has been trying to do this for a long time, but apparently the lack of qualified specialists who agree to this does not allow them to create a completely digital end

[guest]

Quote: Yuras_Belarus

When going out into the street or entering a store, no one gets upset if they are asked to show their passport in the liquor department.

I have never been asked to do so.

[SEVERIN]

Is it even possible to use any social network in Russia without registering? You can't leave comments on VO and Reporter without registering either, and every store at checkout asks you to pay with a "smile," meaning your biometric data. Are there any different expectations in Russia? It's all the same!

[guest]

Quote: SEVERIN

In any store, when paying for goods at the checkout, they suggest paying with a "smile"

Have you heard of cash? I always pay with it at the store.

[SEVERIN]

Have you heard of cash? I always pay with it at the store.

- pay in cash - I'm not bothering you, it's not convenient for me to pay in cash - I need to look for an ATM, and that's already archaic.

[guest]

What's there to look for? I always go to my bank and withdraw cash for the whole month.