This episode discusses Ireland's new Online Safety Code, which requires social media platforms to implement age verification measures to protect minors from harmful content.

The code mandates that platforms use robust age verification methods beyond self-declarations, such as photo ID verification.

The author expresses concern about the potential for data breaches and the implications for both adults and minors, citing examples of previous data breaches.

The author argues that governments are prioritizing online safety over the privacy and security of individuals and questions their commitment to protecting children in other areas, such as missing children and child exploitation.

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