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The EU is advocating for the closure of a loophole involving VPNs in age verification processes.

PrivacyTechnologyLegal IssuesMay 9, 2026score 2.802 posts · 546 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the EU's call to close a loophole by regulating VPNs in the context of age verification, highlighting concerns about privacy and potential surveillance issues.

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The EU is advocating for the closure of a loophole involving VPNs in age verification processes.
Parent: Technology RegulationEntity: EUImpact: negativeDate: May 9, 2026 - May 12, 2026Target: The EU's proposal to close the loophole involving VPNs in age verification.

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EU calls #VPNs “a loophole that needs closing” in age verification push - https://cyberinsider.com/eu-calls-vpns-a-loophole-that-needs-closing-in-age-verification-push/ if they meddle, it will be a #privacy disaster
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EU calls VPNs “a loophole that needs closing” in age verification push https://cyberinsider.com/eu-calls-vpns-a-loophole-that-needs-closing-in-age-verification-push/
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EU calls VPNs "a loophole that needs closing" in age verification push Link: https://cyberinsider.com/eu-calls-vpns-a-loophole-that-needs-closing-in-age-verification-push/ Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48072190
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#EU Calls VPNs a ‘Loophole’ that ‘Needs Closing’ in Age Verification Laws https://gizmodo.com/eu-calls-vpns-a-loophole-that-needs-closing-in-age-verification-laws-2000756429
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EU calls VPNs "a loophole that needs closing" in age verification push https://cyberinsider.com/eu-calls-vpns-a-loophole-that-needs-closing-in-age-verification-push/ https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48072190
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EU calls VPNs "a loophole that needs closing" in age verification push Link: https://cyberinsider.com/eu-calls-vpns-a-loophole-that-needs-closing-in-age-verification-push/ Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48072190
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EU calls VPNs "a loophole that needs closing" in age verification push https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48072190 #hackernews #tech
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EU Parliamentary Research Service calls VPNs "a loophole that needs closing" Link: https://cyberinsider.com/eu-calls-vpns-a-loophole-that-needs-closing-in-age-verification-push/ Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48072190
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EU Calls VPNs a 'Loophole' that 'Needs Closing' in Age Verification Laws https://gizmodo.com/eu-calls-vpns-a-loophole-that-needs-closing-in-age-verification-laws-2000756429?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Tech @tech-Gizmodo
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EU warns that VPNs are being used to bypass online age-verification systems, calling their use "a loophole in the legislation that needs closing" (Alex Lekander/CyberInsider) https://cyberinsider.com/eu-calls-vpns-a-loophole-that-needs-closing-in-age-verification-push/ http://www.techmeme.com/260508/p32#a260508p32
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As more countries add age restrictions to apps and websites, the EU has flagged that VPNs provide a loophole for people to get around these restrictions. There are proposals to require age verification to use a VPN to close this loophole. Papers please, internet version. https://cyberinsider.com/eu-calls-vpns-a-loophole-that-needs-closing-in-age-verification-push/
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EU calls VPNs “a loophole that needs closing” in age verification push https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/59940928
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EU calls VPNs "a loophole that needs closing" in age verification push Link: https://cyberinsider.com/eu-calls-vpns-a-loophole-that-needs-closing-in-age-verification-push/ Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48072190
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EU calls VPNs “a loophole that needs closing” in age verification push https://lemmy.radio/post/13233104
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EU calls VPNs “a loophole that needs closing” in age verification push https://lemmy.zip/post/64024480
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