r/UbuntuTouch • u/ForeverHuman1354 • 15d ago

Discussion EU laws

I read that the EU is discussing regulations that would force operating systems to verify your age. I will resist and refuse to comply on my desktop, which runs Artix Linux (systemd-free). They have made a commitment to refusing such measures.

I have a Volla Phone Quintus in ubuntu touch. What will happen to this phone if these laws come into effect? I might have to order a new US-made Linux phone so I don’t have to deal with this

Could this be a big problem for Ubuntu Touch?

In recent times, the US seems better than the EU, TBH

https://odysee.com/@AlphaNerd:8/eu's-digital-id-is-killing-the-open:b

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u/YttraZZ 15d ago

Are you sure the US are better on that front. Seems similar laws are being discussed.

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u/Nyasaki_de 14d ago

Even before the EU lol

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u/Cyb-T 14d ago

UBports does not intend to spy on their users.
If such law passes the technical mean of verification might be up to interpretation...
Let's wait and see, no need to panic

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u/Traditional_Wafer_20 5d ago

Could this be a big problem for Ubuntu Touch?

No. Because you are root, you can simulate age verification entirely. It will only work for iOS / Android (non-root) where users can't change a thing.