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EFF Warns KIDS Act Would Create Mass Surveillance and Censorship System

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The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has raised serious concerns about the KIDS Act, a proposed piece of legislation currently under consideration by U.S. lawmakers. EFF's India McKinney argues that the bill goes far beyond age verification, effectively establishing a surveillance and censorship infrastructure. McKinney contends that the proposal poses a significant threat to privacy and free expression for all internet users, not just minors. The EFF is calling the bill a wake-up call for anyone who values civil liberties online.

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