Australia age checks spark Ireland and US backlash
Australia has rolled out mandatory age verification for search engines as Ireland pushes similar rules in Europe and the United States warns the measures threaten online privacy and free speech.

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Australia has rolled out mandatory age verification for search engines as Ireland pushes similar rules in Europe and the United States warns the measures threaten online privacy and free speech.
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