# TechRadar: 'The death of privacy online' — Proton launches interactive map to show age verification laws are spreading fast

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/techradar-the-death-of-privacy-online-proton-launches-interactive-map-to-show-age-verification-laws-are-spreading-fast/39209
**Category:** News
**Tags:** website, article
**Created:** 2026-07-17T22:51:39Z
**Posts:** 3

## Post 1 by @RandomRandomly — 2026-07-17T22:51:40Z

> **['The death of privacy online' — Proton launches interactive map to show age...](https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/the-death-of-privacy-online-proton-launches-interactive-map-to-show-age-verification-laws-are-spreading-fast)**
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> The VPN provider has always maintained that these laws mark the end of online privacy

> _"Proton’s age verification map provides a real-time overview of where these measures are being introduced and how they are being implemented._
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> _Clicking on any country reveals information about the progress of legislative proposals in that region, with the tool offering a detailed overview of the different approaches adopted by governments regarding age verification legislation._
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> _A glance at the map is enough to show just how rapidly laws are proliferating._
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> _In **Europe** , for example, **18 countries** have already implemented or proposed age verification requirements targeting adult content. Fifteen of these have already introduced measures specifically aimed at social media platforms._
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> _On the other side of the pond, **49 US states** have put forward proposals, and 27 have successfully implemented mandatory age checks for websites with harmful content for minors. In addition, many states have either successfully implemented or are considering parental consent or verified age mechanisms for mainstream social apps._
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> _But this pattern stretches way beyond Europe and North America. In the **Asia-Pacific region** and the emerging markets of **Latin America** , governments are targeting a wide range of channels, including adult websites, social media platforms, online gaming platforms, and apps."_

> **[Age Verification: Track global and US legislation | Proton](https://proton.me/age-verification)**
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> Learn about the spread of age verification laws across the world.

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## Post 2 by @Kris — 2026-07-18T03:51:33Z

A very, very sad development. It’s a shame that democracy no longer exists in the EU and other countries. Eventually (in 2–5 years), you’ll have to verify your identity on every website.

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## Post 3 by @pg.user — 2026-07-18T12:39:18Z

It’s not that sad if we change the original title to “The death of clearnet’s privacy”. Thankfully we have options and we definitely have a direction. There is a light in the darkness.