You can make them biometric and still be private, but that’s even more effort which they wont spend.
Because then you can share the token and everyone can use it
I’m sure a more robust solution is possible though.
NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
linule@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Personal ids can also be used by non-owners, not much different than this theoretic age verification token. But yeah, ideally it would have an security layer to sufficiently confirm ownership.
boonhet@sopuli.xyz 1 day ago
Ah tbh I just realised that with the tokens being unique you could still limit accounts per token to 1, achieving the same effect as using real ID.
undu@discuss.tchncs.de 3 hours ago
The scheme from the Danish government, shared in another comment, avoids the sharing by allowing token to be used only once, and, because the government issues the tokens, it can block people from getting tokens if they detect abuse. This can be done by rate-limiting, geoblocking and all sorts of techniques.
Remember that the function of the anonymous token is to not allow the service provider (like an OS, or a a website) to see your identity. This still allows the government to see which service provider you are using.
Hopefully the service provider can form pools yo block the government from knowing each individual website, but that’s not a given.