There is a theoretical difference, but in practice they are the same thing, and we all know it [1]: > Social media platforms have admitted verifying user ages

There is a theoretical difference, but in practice they are the same thing, and we all know it [1]: > Social media platforms have admitted verifying user ages would likely involve surrendering personal IDs, as the Albanese government forges ahead with its under-16 ban. [1] https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/privacy-and-security-risks-social-media-giants-warn-government-id-verification-may-be-needed-for-age-ban/news-story/f5b599d73da05c04e6aec2049bf6bb04 https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/privacy-a...