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Roblox, Reddit and Discord users compelled to use biometric ID system backed by Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel 2026/02/15 00:00

• URL: https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/roblox-reddit-and-discord-users-compelled-to-use-biometric-id-system-backed-by-palantir-co-founder-peter-thiel/
• Posted: 2026/02/15 (date: 2026/02/15)
• Topics: ID/18572 (Discord) ID/18573 (Persona) Reddit Roblox biometric Palantir Technologies Peter Thiel war on the internet
• Summary: «Peter Thiel, co-founder of surveillance and data analytics company Palantir, is a major investor in Persona – the age verification provider used by major platforms including Reddit and Discord.» .. «Following global pushes for age assurance by governments, Persona is increasingly being used by major online platforms to carry out biometric age checks. This means UK users may be required to submit facial scans in order to access core Internet services.»

• source: Open Rights Group
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