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Sony's age verif company Yoti; threatening users who use GrapheneOS

Sony's age verification partner Yoti is threatening users of the privacy-focused Android operating system GrapheneOS with account restrictions or bans. The company has flagged the secure OS as a potential security risk, prompting backlash from privacy advocates who argue the policy unfairly targets users seeking enhanced device security.

read1 min publishedJun 5, 2026

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