To not want to share my identity to access Social Media.

But why would anybody object to measures intended to protect children ?

Now you see how shit laws get passed.

The fine for a deliberate breach of GDPR is in the millions or 4% of yearly turnover, whichever is higher.

If it saves one child.

I’d welcome having the provide ID to join social media. I think it would cut down bullying and bad behaviour as people won’t feel so anonymous.

Absolutely not.

Many employers already request your social media details - which is why many people have anonymous ones. Many of us use nicknames, so clients/ parents if you are a teacher/ employers/ abusive ex etc. cannot find you.

It's not about trolling, it's about privacy.

There's a lot of information available, but it's up to us to try to manage it and limit it. The solution is not to freely add more.

It's a very dangerous move, I don't want to share my identity either. There are enough fraud and deep fake around/

GDPR applies to any company that deals or could potentially deal within Europe, regardless of where they are based - if this helps.

MN is social media & I doubt mN will be covered by any future legislation in UK.
OP has the anonymity they want already.

Lots of SM platforms aren't covered under the Aussie legislation, btw. Aussie youngsters can watch as many videos as they like on BitChute or Rumble. Coz... no good reason. WhatsApp isn't included, either, afaik.

I only really use MN which is a forum rather than SM but I just wouldn't use it, it's not one of those essential things of life. Don't use Facebook or TikTok

When you say there is 'no understanding', are you suggesting that you have superior knowledge? In the same way that the 'do your research' nutjobs in covid felt they had superior knowledge to global medical and scientific experts?

Do you not think that the reason there isn't major concern by the public and the media could be that there is actually no need for major concern? And that you are making an Everest sized mountain out of a molehill and maybe fallen down a rabbit hole of alarmist conspiracy theories?

It always confuses me why people get so hysterical about digital ID. Unless you've got something to hide, what's the problem? It's almost as if those that do have something to hide are driving the scaremongering alarmism in an effort to protect themselves...

You share your personal details with LOADS of places.

Any online shopping knows your name, where you live, possibly your date of birth etc
You're on CCTV most days. Your passport details are held by hotels etc

But this is a step too far?

Well, what's your solution then?

Yes I would offer my information I couldn't give a fuck tbh.

If it makes people think twice about posting videos and pics of their kids who can't consent, that will be worth it.

I’m not too fussed about providing a photo of myself. Did it for Reddit recently.

I’m actually happy about Roblox’ new features with grouping by ages. It will keep a lot of kids safer.

My DS is on Roblox. He’s 10. His friends all have 18+ games, Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram etc. It’s quite hard for them to be “that” kid who isn’t allowed some of these things.

Tbh after going through a particularly brutal tupe and the months of hassle trying to get a citizenship card for youngest. I'd welcome digital ID.

It's not happening now anyway. Mandatory anyway.

I don't mind doing it..it's already happening on gaming platforms, which is troublesome for my Microsoft account as I physically can't do it. I can't see it as not being a good thing though. Parents aren't protecting their kids. Something had to happen.

How many kids have provided their faces to Roblox without their parents being aware I wonder?
This, in a nutshell, excellently describes the problem. Some parents are naive to the dangers of the online world. There is a plethora of information available on how to put constraints on devices. Yes, it takes time to understand how to implement on every device but it’s necessary. From smart phones to game consoles, no child should be allowed unfettered access to the internet.

As an adult, my impulse control can waiver hugely, let alone that of a child. My DC has always had constraints on his device, and it has prompted me to look at my own (wasteful!) screen time.

I have to let a stranger on a scooter scan my passport if I get a red bull in my UberEats

What?? Really, I am genuinely astounded by this.