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Google is taking part, end of story.

• karpierz 5y ago
  Headline: Google follows local laws. Alternate-universe headline: Google uses monopolistic power to ignore government regulation for profit. Which do you prefer?
  • falcolas 5y ago
    Byline: Uses uploaded validation beyond the scope of the law using their patented “improve our services” playbook. (from TFA) Google is going too far.
    • nhinck2 5y ago
      If Google (in Australia) does use this information for any purpose other than confirming age then they have broken the law.
      • stubish 5y ago
        Google will also need to use this information to identify people making Youtube comments when those laws get passed and enforced.
      • falcolas 5y ago
        They've already publicly stated that they will. There is no "if" in this case.
  • hackyhacky 5y ago
    How about: Australia forces company to comply with oppressive surveillance state restrictions, cynically deployed in the name of safety?
    • karpierz 5y ago
      Maybe in an alternate reality where Rupert Murdoch was in the business of informing the people.
• johannes1234321 5y ago
  Google creating attention probably is best that short befor an election.