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by falcolas 1556 days ago
Byline: Uses uploaded validation beyond the scope of the law using their patented “improve our services” playbook. (from TFA)

Google is going too far.

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If Google (in Australia) does use this information for any purpose other than confirming age then they have broken the law.
Google will also need to use this information to identify people making Youtube comments when those laws get passed and enforced.
They've already publicly stated that they will. There is no "if" in this case.