Tag: digital ID

Discord Bulk Deletions Surge 350% After Global ID Verification Announcement

Feb 12, 2026

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Redacto

in Age Verification, Data Breach, Digital ID, Discord

When Discord announced its global age verification rollout on February 9, user backlash was immediate. Within 48 hours, we observed a dramatic shift in behavior on our platform: Discord-related traffic to Redact surged 350%. This isn’t just reflected in a push from Discord users to delete their data, but in a massive spike in search…
Australia Expands Its Social Media Ban to Reddit, Kick and Twitch (Updated: Nov 2025)

Nov 21, 2025

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Redacto

in Data Privacy, Data Safety, Digital ID, Policy, Social Media, Twitter

In short: Australia has widened its under-16 social media restrictions to include Reddit and Kick, with enforcement from December 10. Platforms must take “reasonable steps” to block under-16s or face fines up to A$49.5 million. eSafety’s “dynamic list” means more platforms – even those not seen as social media – can be added later. Age…