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If the companies already have to do this, then what is the point of the OS asking for more personal notifying information than it needs just to operate? Thank beyond the seemingly “simplicity” of this and think how it can be used against you. Then decide if it’s rational. People thought the patriot act was a great idea after 911… They were wrong.
Because for the purpose of securing kids accounts, it doesn't make sense for the kids to enter their ages themselves each time they create an account at a new website.
Tell me how it can be used against me. It doesn't give out any information beyond what I let it give out about me, and that information (an age range) is derived from information I get to make up. Remember, the California law doesn't require any verification of the age data that is given to the OS.
https://youtu.be/beZAkeJcv80
He said exactly the same thing I said: laws like the California one that don't require age verification are fine.