Digital Identity

Australia’s GTA 6 ID Law Isn’t About Protecting Kids—It’s a Pilot for Universal Digital Surveillance

📅 July 12, 2026 📂 Privacy & Security

Australia’s requirement of real ID for GTA 6 isn’t a simple age gate—it’s a Trojan horse for universal digital identity. Using the game’s massive cultural pull, the government is normalizing state-linked surveillance under the guise of protecting minors. This pilot could become a template for every online platform worldwide, forcing players to choose between privacy and play.

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Stop Blaming the Privacy Watchdog for the UK’s eVisa Disaster. It Was Never Going to Save You.

📅 July 10, 2026 📂 AI & Machine Learning

The UK’s eVisa rollout is a disaster, locking lawful residents out of their own legal status. Campaigners are blaming the ICO for not stopping it — but the privacy watchdog never had the power to do so. The real crisis isn’t government incompetence; it’s a legal framework that expects regulators to police systems they have no authority to block.

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