Bart Preneel, professor of applied cryptography & privacy at KU Leuven, explains why age verification and age assurance measures aimed at restricting children’s access to online services may seem appealing but are ultimately fragile, easily bypassed, and risky for privacy and security. He argues that instead of relying on sweeping technical controls, policymakers should focus on stronger regulation of platforms, reducing harmful business models, and better supporting families and education.

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