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Last updated: February 14, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Discord Age Checks Spark Backlash After 70,000 IDs Stolen
📰 What Happened
Discord announced that all users must verify their age using video selfies or government IDs to view adult content. This comes just months after hackers stole government IDs from 70,000 Discord users in October. The new rule starts rolling out in early March 2026.
💡 Why It Matters
Many Discord users worry their private information is not safe. The recent hack shows that ID data can be stolen by criminals. Now Discord wants to collect even more sensitive data from millions of users around the world.
🔮 What Happens Next
The age verification system will begin rolling out globally in early March 2026. Discord users will need to decide whether to share their personal data or lose access to adult content.
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