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Millions of Australians could be pressed to hand over their data in exchange for access to social media, online porn or gaming, under an age verification scheme.

Australia is considering expanding the types of online services that should require age assurance, adding social media to an ongoing pilot. Reactions is mixed.

Age verification technology could be used to restrict children's access to online porn, certain games and even social media, but will "tech savvy" kids find a way around it? And what does it mean for the rest of the population?

The Australian governments new cybersecurity strategy promises to "explore options to minimise and simplify" data retention requirements.

“Maybe some people don't feel scared when they think about comets and supernovas. Maybe they think it is wonderful.” -Lydia Netzer What, in our Solar System, has a long tail from boiled-off frozen ices? What simultaneously leaves an X-ray signature when the solar wind collides with those boiled-off atoms, kicking electrons out and causing X-ray emissions? If you guessed a comet, you'd be "traditionally" correct, beginning with Comet Hyakutake in 1996.

PRD Presence customers' personal information can now be shared more widely.

PRD Presence customers' personal information can now be shared more widely.

PRD Presence customers' personal information can now be shared more widely.

PRD Presence customers' personal information can now be shared more widely.

PRD Presence customers' personal information can now be shared more widely.