# The price to pay — This is why 400+ scientists are calling for a halt to mandatory age verification

> More than 400 security and privacy experts are calling on lawmakers to halt the deployment of mandatory age verification.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/the-price-to-pay-this-is-why-400-scientists-are-calling-for-a-halt-to-mandatory-age-verification?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69ab1e487f78533ee0f199bf)
- **Published:** 2026-03-06
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #calling #halt #mandatory #verification #price #scientists #cause #children
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