• FuryMaker@lemmy.world
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    13 hours ago

    Identification would need to be handled by a 3rd party to even remotely work. Then they pass on the “yes they’re over 16” tick to the social media platform, with no actual identity details.

    Edit: and likewise, Identity company have no details about the social media account name or anything. Just a token transfer of sorts.

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      7 hours ago

      Identification would need to be handled by a 3rd party to even remotely work. Then they pass on the “yes they’re over 16” tick to the social media platform, with no actual identity details.

      The legislatiion specifically allows SM sites to handle ID.