GrapheneOS against age verification in operating systems

GrapheneOS, the privacy-focused Android distribution, stated on X on Friday that it will not comply with emerging regulations requiring operating systems to collect user age information during the setup phase.

The decision underscores GrapheneOS's commitment to protecting personal data and minimizing the collection of identifying information. This position could have significant implications for the spread of the operating system in regulated contexts.

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