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Sony's Playstation controversies

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			\|Sony imperviously & swiftly announces the intent to abolish physical media (pressing, case packaging, printed case art and information, etc) in a X.com post leading to the blog post of the announcement, to commence in January 2028
			\|Fan and casual gamer/customer protest
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 On 5 June 2026, a user attempting to verify their age to Sony through the Yoti service was blocked from doing so due to using [[GrapheneOS]]. It was later revealed by Yoti customer support that all GrapheneOS users who attempt to use their services are reported to the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS |url=https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260606085134/https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos |archive-date=2026-06-06 |website=[[GrapheneOS]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Did I just got threatened by Yoti (Age Verification) company? |url=https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260605224524/https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ |archive-date=2026-06-05 |website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref>
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 On 5 June 2026, a user attempting to verify their age to Sony through the Yoti service was blocked from doing so due to using [[GrapheneOS]]. It was later revealed by Yoti customer support that all GrapheneOS users who attempt to use their services are reported to the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS |url=https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260606085134/https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos |archive-date=2026-06-06 |website=[[GrapheneOS]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Did I just got threatened by Yoti (Age Verification) company? |url=https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260605224524/https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ |archive-date=2026-06-05 |website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref>
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Sojourna: /* Network service termination (2026) */ Formatted source; trimmed the headers.

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Network service termination (2026): Formatted source; trimmed the headers.

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	On 5 June 2026, a user attempting to verify their age to Sony through the Yoti service was blocked from doing so due to using [[GrapheneOS]]. It was later revealed by Yoti customer support that all GrapheneOS users who attempt to use their services are reported to the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS \|url=https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260606085134/https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-date=2026-06-06 \|website=[[GrapheneOS]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Did I just got threatened by Yoti (Age Verification) company? \|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260605224524/https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-date=2026-06-05 \|website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref>		On 5 June 2026, a user attempting to verify their age to Sony through the Yoti service was blocked from doing so due to using [[GrapheneOS]]. It was later revealed by Yoti customer support that all GrapheneOS users who attempt to use their services are reported to the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS \|url=https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260606085134/https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-date=2026-06-06 \|website=[[GrapheneOS]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Did I just got threatened by Yoti (Age Verification) company? \|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260605224524/https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-date=2026-06-05 \|website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref>

	=== Network service termination (''2026'') ===		===Network service termination (''2026'')===
	On 17 November 2026, Sony will disable streaming functionality on 71 devices across seven product categories although the devices were advertised at the time with the corresponding features and were partly specifically designed as streaming products.		On 17 November 2026, Sony will disable streaming functionality on 71 devices across seven product categories although the devices were advertised at the time with the corresponding features and were partly specifically designed as streaming products.<ref>{{Cite web \|author= \|title=Network service termination for certain Sony Electronics products \|url=https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00398725 \|website=Sony \|date=13 May 2025 \|access-date=14 Jun 2026 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610163812/https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00398725 \|archive-date=10 Jun 2026}}</ref>
	~~Source:~~ https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00398725. ~~Citation from that page~~:		<blockquote>Network services will be terminated on certain Sony audio and video products effective '''November 17, 2026'''.

	Network services will be terminated on certain Sony audio and video products effective '''November 17, 2026'''.

	As a result of this termination:		As a result of this termination:
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	*Access to supported network services will no longer be available on affected models.		*Access to supported network services will no longer be available on affected models.
	*Any downloaded network services may no longer be accessible on affected models.		*Any downloaded network services may no longer be accessible on affected models.
	*Beginning '''November 18, 2026''', icons associated with these services may be removed from affected models.		*Beginning '''November 18, 2026''', icons associated with these services may be removed from affected models.</blockquote>

	====Services ending====		====Services ending====
			*Amazon Prime Video
	*Amazon ~~Prime®~~ Video		*Google Cast
	*Google ~~Cast™~~		*[[Netflix]]
	*~~Netflix®~~		*Pandora
	*~~Pandora®~~		*Slacker Radio
	*Slacker ~~Radio®~~		*[[Spotify]]
	*~~Spotify®~~		*Vudu
	*~~Vudu®~~

	====Affected models====		====Affected models====
			;Audio and micro component systems
	~~=====~~Audio and ~~Micro Component Systems=====~~

	*CMT-MX700NI		*CMT-MX700NI
	*HAP-S1		*HAP-S1
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	*NAC-SV10		*NAC-SV10

	~~=====~~AV Receivers~~=====~~		;AV Receivers

	*STR-DA1800		*STR-DA1800
	*STR-DA2800ES		*STR-DA2800ES
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	*STR-DN1030		*STR-DN1030
	*STR-DN1040		*STR-DN1040

	*STR-DN1050		*STR-DN1050
	*STR-DN1060		*STR-DN1060
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	*STR-ZA810ES		*STR-ZA810ES

	~~=====~~Blu-ray ~~Disc™ Players=====~~		;Blu-ray disc players

	*BDP-BX18		*BDP-BX18
	*BDP-BX37		*BDP-BX37
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	*BDP-S280		*BDP-S280
	*BDP-S370		*BDP-S370

	*BDP-S380		*BDP-S380
	*BDP-S390		*BDP-S390
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	*BDP-S780		*BDP-S780

	~~=====~~Blu-ray ~~Disc™ Home Theater Systems=====~~		;Blu-ray disc home theater systems

	*BDV-E280		*BDV-E280
	*BDV-E370		*BDV-E370
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	*BDV-E780W		*BDV-E780W
	*BDV-E870		*BDV-E870

	*BDV-E880		*BDV-E880
	*BDV-F7		*BDV-F7
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	*BDV-T58		*BDV-T58

	~~=====~~Media ~~Players=====~~		;Media players

	*FMP-X10		*FMP-X10
	*SMP-N100		*SMP-N100
	*SMP-N200		*SMP-N200

	~~=====~~Soundbars~~=====~~		;Soundbars

	*HT-CT790		*HT-CT790
	*HT-CT800		*HT-CT800
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	*HT-NT5		*HT-NT5
	*HT-RT5		*HT-RT5

	*HT-ST5000		*HT-ST5000
	*HT-ST9		*HT-ST9
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	*HT-XT3		*HT-XT3

	~~=====~~Wireless speakers~~=====~~		;Wireless speakers

	*SA-NS310		*SA-NS310
	*SA-NS410		*SA-NS410

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	On 5 June 2026, a user attempting to verify their age to Sony through the Yoti service was blocked from doing so due to using [[GrapheneOS]]. It was later revealed by Yoti customer support that all GrapheneOS users who attempt to use their services are reported to the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS \|url=https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260606085134/https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-date=2026-06-06 \|website=[[GrapheneOS]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Did I just got threatened by Yoti (Age Verification) company? \|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260605224524/https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-date=2026-06-05 \|website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref>		On 5 June 2026, a user attempting to verify their age to Sony through the Yoti service was blocked from doing so due to using [[GrapheneOS]]. It was later revealed by Yoti customer support that all GrapheneOS users who attempt to use their services are reported to the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS \|url=https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260606085134/https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-date=2026-06-06 \|website=[[GrapheneOS]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Did I just got threatened by Yoti (Age Verification) company? \|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260605224524/https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-date=2026-06-05 \|website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref>

	=== Network service termination ===		=== Network service termination (''2026'') ===
	On 17 November 2026, Sony will disable streaming functionality on 71 devices across seven product categories although the devices were advertised at the time with the corresponding features and were partly specifically designed as streaming products.		On 17 November 2026, Sony will disable streaming functionality on 71 devices across seven product categories although the devices were advertised at the time with the corresponding features and were partly specifically designed as streaming products.
	Source: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00398725. Citation from that page:		Source: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00398725. Citation from that page:
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	As a result of this termination:		As a result of this termination:

	* Access to supported network services will no longer be available on affected models.		*Access to supported network services will no longer be available on affected models.
	* Any downloaded network services may no longer be accessible on affected models.		*Any downloaded network services may no longer be accessible on affected models.
	* Beginning '''November 18, 2026''', icons associated with these services may be removed from affected models.		*Beginning '''November 18, 2026''', icons associated with these services may be removed from affected models.

	==== Services ending ====		====Services ending====

	* Amazon Prime® Video		*Amazon Prime® Video
	* Google Cast™		*Google Cast™
	* Netflix®		*Netflix®
	* Pandora®		*Pandora®
	* Slacker Radio®		*Slacker Radio®
	* Spotify®		*Spotify®
	* Vudu®		*Vudu®

	==== Affected models ====		====Affected models====

	===== Audio and Micro Component Systems =====		=====Audio and Micro Component Systems=====

	* CMT-MX700NI		*CMT-MX700NI
	* HAP-S1		*HAP-S1
	* HAP-Z1ES		*HAP-Z1ES
	* MAP-S1		*MAP-S1
	* NAC-SV10		*NAC-SV10

	===== AV Receivers =====		=====AV Receivers=====

	* STR-DA1800		*STR-DA1800
	* STR-DA2800ES		*STR-DA2800ES
	* STR-DA3700ES		*STR-DA3700ES
	* STR-DA5700ES		*STR-DA5700ES
	* STR-DA5800ES		*STR-DA5800ES
	* STR-DN1020		*STR-DN1020
	* STR-DN1030		*STR-DN1030
	* STR-DN1040		*STR-DN1040

	* STR-DN1050		*STR-DN1050
	* STR-DN1060		*STR-DN1060
	* STR-DN1070		*STR-DN1070
	* STR-DN1080		*STR-DN1080
	* STR-DN840		*STR-DN840
	* STR-DN850		*STR-DN850
	* STR-DN860		*STR-DN860
	* STR-ZA810ES		*STR-ZA810ES

	===== Blu-ray Disc™ Players =====		=====Blu-ray Disc™ Players=====

	* BDP-BX18		*BDP-BX18
	* BDP-BX37		*BDP-BX37
	* BDP-BX38		*BDP-BX38
	* BDP-BX57		*BDP-BX57
	* BDP-N460		*BDP-N460
	* BDP-S185		*BDP-S185
	* BDP-S270		*BDP-S270
	* BDP-S280		*BDP-S280
	* BDP-S370		*BDP-S370

	* BDP-S380		*BDP-S380
	* BDP-S390		*BDP-S390
	* BDP-S470		*BDP-S470
	* BDP-S480		*BDP-S480
	* BDP-S570		*BDP-S570
	* BDP-S580		*BDP-S580
	* BDP-S770		*BDP-S770
	* BDP-S780		*BDP-S780
	*

	===== Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theater Systems =====		=====Blu-ray Disc™ Home Theater Systems=====

	* BDV-E280		*BDV-E280
	* BDV-E370		*BDV-E370
	* BDV-E470		*BDV-E470
	* BDV-E570		*BDV-E570
	* BDV-E580		*BDV-E580
	* BDV-E770W		*BDV-E770W
	* BDV-E780W		*BDV-E780W
	* BDV-E870		*BDV-E870

	* BDV-E880		*BDV-E880
	* BDV-F7		*BDV-F7
	* BDV-HZ970		*BDV-HZ970
	* BDV-IZ1000W		*BDV-IZ1000W
	* BDV-L600		*BDV-L600
	* BDV-T28		*BDV-T28
	* BDV-T57		*BDV-T57
	* BDV-T58		*BDV-T58

	===== Media Players =====		=====Media Players=====

	* FMP-X10		*FMP-X10
	* SMP-N100		*SMP-N100
	* SMP-N200		*SMP-N200

	===== Soundbars =====		=====Soundbars=====

	* HT-CT790		*HT-CT790
	* HT-CT800		*HT-CT800
	* HT-NT3		*HT-NT3
	* HT-NT5		*HT-NT5
	* HT-RT5		*HT-RT5

	* HT-ST5000		*HT-ST5000
	* HT-ST9		*HT-ST9
	* HT-XT2		*HT-XT2
	* HT-XT3		*HT-XT3

	===== Wireless speakers =====		=====Wireless speakers=====

	* SA-NS310		*SA-NS310
	* SA-NS410		*SA-NS410
	* SA-NS500		*SA-NS500
	* SA-NS510		*SA-NS510
	* SRS-X7		*SRS-X7

	==Controversies==<!-- add a preamble here -->		==Controversies==<!-- add a preamble here -->

~2026-30: Network service termination

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 ===Automatic reporting of GrapheneOS users to authorities (''2026'')===
 On 5 June 2026, a user attempting to verify their age to Sony through the Yoti service was blocked from doing so due to using [[GrapheneOS]]. It was later revealed by Yoti customer support that all GrapheneOS users who attempt to use their services are reported to the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS |url=https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260606085134/https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos |archive-date=2026-06-06 |website=[[GrapheneOS]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Did I just got threatened by Yoti (Age Verification) company? |url=https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260605224524/https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ |archive-date=2026-06-05 |website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref>
 ==Controversies==<!-- add a preamble here -->

Sojourna: /* Automatic reporting of GrapheneOS users to authorities (2026) */

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Automatic reporting of GrapheneOS users to authorities (2026)

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	On 15 December 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Sony,<ref name="petition-sony">{{Cite web \|date=December 15, 2025 \|title=State of Texas v. Sony Electronics Inc., Original Petition \|url=https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/images/press/Sony%20TV%20Petition%20Filed.pdf \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260120093757/https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/images/press/Sony%20TV%20Petition%20Filed.pdf \|archive-date=20 Jan 2026 \|access-date=January 21, 2026 \|publisher=Office of the Texas Attorney General \|format=PDF}}</ref> alleging that the manufacturer failed to adequately disclose the data collection capabilities of {{Wplink\|automatic content recognition}} (ACR) technology in their smart televisions<ref name="arstechnica">{{Cite web \|date=December 16, 2025 \|title=Texas sues biggest TV makers, alleging smart TVs spy on users without consent \|url=https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/12/texas-sues-biggest-tv-makers-alleging-smart-tvs-spy-on-users-without-consent/ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251228170241/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/12/texas-sues-biggest-tv-makers-alleging-smart-tvs-spy-on-users-without-consent/ \|archive-date=28 Dec 2025\|access-date=January 21, 2026 \|publisher=Ars Technica}}</ref>. The lawsuit, filed under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, allege that ACR technology captures screenshots of television displays at frequent intervals and that the resulting viewing data is sold to advertisers and data brokers without meaningful consumer consent.<ref name="txag-main">{{Cite web \|date=December 15, 2025 \|title=Attorney General Paxton Sues Five Major TV Companies, Including Some with Ties to CCP, for Spying on Texans \|url=https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-paxton-sues-five-major-tv-companies-including-some-ties-ccp-spying-texans \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260123003535/https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-paxton-sues-five-major-tv-companies-including-some-ties-ccp-spying-texans \|archive-date=23 Jan 2026 \|access-date=January 21, 2026 \|publisher=Office of the Texas Attorney General}}</ref>		On 15 December 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Sony,<ref name="petition-sony">{{Cite web \|date=December 15, 2025 \|title=State of Texas v. Sony Electronics Inc., Original Petition \|url=https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/images/press/Sony%20TV%20Petition%20Filed.pdf \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260120093757/https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/images/press/Sony%20TV%20Petition%20Filed.pdf \|archive-date=20 Jan 2026 \|access-date=January 21, 2026 \|publisher=Office of the Texas Attorney General \|format=PDF}}</ref> alleging that the manufacturer failed to adequately disclose the data collection capabilities of {{Wplink\|automatic content recognition}} (ACR) technology in their smart televisions<ref name="arstechnica">{{Cite web \|date=December 16, 2025 \|title=Texas sues biggest TV makers, alleging smart TVs spy on users without consent \|url=https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/12/texas-sues-biggest-tv-makers-alleging-smart-tvs-spy-on-users-without-consent/ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251228170241/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/12/texas-sues-biggest-tv-makers-alleging-smart-tvs-spy-on-users-without-consent/ \|archive-date=28 Dec 2025\|access-date=January 21, 2026 \|publisher=Ars Technica}}</ref>. The lawsuit, filed under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, allege that ACR technology captures screenshots of television displays at frequent intervals and that the resulting viewing data is sold to advertisers and data brokers without meaningful consumer consent.<ref name="txag-main">{{Cite web \|date=December 15, 2025 \|title=Attorney General Paxton Sues Five Major TV Companies, Including Some with Ties to CCP, for Spying on Texans \|url=https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-paxton-sues-five-major-tv-companies-including-some-ties-ccp-spying-texans \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260123003535/https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-paxton-sues-five-major-tv-companies-including-some-ties-ccp-spying-texans \|archive-date=23 Jan 2026 \|access-date=January 21, 2026 \|publisher=Office of the Texas Attorney General}}</ref>

	=== Automatic reporting of GrapheneOS users to authorities (2026) ===		===Automatic reporting of GrapheneOS users to authorities (''2026'')===
	On ~~the 5th of~~ June 2026, a user attempting to verify their age to Sony through the Yoti service was blocked from doing so due to using GrapheneOS~~, it~~ was later revealed by Yoti customer support that all GrapheneOS users who attempt to use their services are reported to the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS \|url=https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260606085134/https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-date=2026-06-06 \|website=GrapheneOS ~~Forum~~}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Did I just got threatened by Yoti (Age Verification) company? \|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260605224524/https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-date=2026-06-05 \|website=Reddit}}</ref>		On 5 June 2026, a user attempting to verify their age to Sony through the Yoti service was blocked from doing so due to using [[GrapheneOS]]. It was later revealed by Yoti customer support that all GrapheneOS users who attempt to use their services are reported to the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS \|url=https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260606085134/https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-date=2026-06-06 \|website=[[GrapheneOS]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Did I just got threatened by Yoti (Age Verification) company? \|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260605224524/https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-date=2026-06-05 \|website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref>

	==Controversies==<!-- add a preamble here -->		==Controversies==<!-- add a preamble here -->

RobotToaster: /* Incidents */ fix archive date in ref

2026-06-06T10:16:10Z

Incidents: fix archive date in ref

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	=== Automatic reporting of GrapheneOS users to authorities (2026) ===		=== Automatic reporting of GrapheneOS users to authorities (2026) ===
	On the 5th of June 2026, a user attempting to verify their age to Sony through the Yoti service was blocked from doing so due to using GrapheneOS, it was later revealed by Yoti customer support that all GrapheneOS users who attempt to use their services are reported to the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS \|url=https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260606085134/https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-date=2026-06-06 \|website=GrapheneOS Forum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Did I just got threatened by Yoti (Age Verification) company? \|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260605224524/https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-date=2026-06-06 \|website=Reddit}}</ref>		On the 5th of June 2026, a user attempting to verify their age to Sony through the Yoti service was blocked from doing so due to using GrapheneOS, it was later revealed by Yoti customer support that all GrapheneOS users who attempt to use their services are reported to the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS \|url=https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260606085134/https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-date=2026-06-06 \|website=GrapheneOS Forum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Did I just got threatened by Yoti (Age Verification) company? \|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260605224524/https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-date=2026-06-05 \|website=Reddit}}</ref>

	==Controversies==<!-- add a preamble here -->		==Controversies==<!-- add a preamble here -->

RobotToaster: /* Incidents */ adding GrapheneOS incident.

2026-06-06T10:14:30Z

Incidents: adding GrapheneOS incident.

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	{{Main\|Texas Attorney General sues multiple TV makers over ACR user data collection}}		{{Main\|Texas Attorney General sues multiple TV makers over ACR user data collection}}
	On 15 December 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Sony,<ref name="petition-sony">{{Cite web \|date=December 15, 2025 \|title=State of Texas v. Sony Electronics Inc., Original Petition \|url=https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/images/press/Sony%20TV%20Petition%20Filed.pdf \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260120093757/https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/images/press/Sony%20TV%20Petition%20Filed.pdf \|archive-date=20 Jan 2026 \|access-date=January 21, 2026 \|publisher=Office of the Texas Attorney General \|format=PDF}}</ref> alleging that the manufacturer failed to adequately disclose the data collection capabilities of {{Wplink\|automatic content recognition}} (ACR) technology in their smart televisions<ref name="arstechnica">{{Cite web \|date=December 16, 2025 \|title=Texas sues biggest TV makers, alleging smart TVs spy on users without consent \|url=https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/12/texas-sues-biggest-tv-makers-alleging-smart-tvs-spy-on-users-without-consent/ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251228170241/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/12/texas-sues-biggest-tv-makers-alleging-smart-tvs-spy-on-users-without-consent/ \|archive-date=28 Dec 2025\|access-date=January 21, 2026 \|publisher=Ars Technica}}</ref>. The lawsuit, filed under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, allege that ACR technology captures screenshots of television displays at frequent intervals and that the resulting viewing data is sold to advertisers and data brokers without meaningful consumer consent.<ref name="txag-main">{{Cite web \|date=December 15, 2025 \|title=Attorney General Paxton Sues Five Major TV Companies, Including Some with Ties to CCP, for Spying on Texans \|url=https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-paxton-sues-five-major-tv-companies-including-some-ties-ccp-spying-texans \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260123003535/https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-paxton-sues-five-major-tv-companies-including-some-ties-ccp-spying-texans \|archive-date=23 Jan 2026 \|access-date=January 21, 2026 \|publisher=Office of the Texas Attorney General}}</ref>		On 15 December 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Sony,<ref name="petition-sony">{{Cite web \|date=December 15, 2025 \|title=State of Texas v. Sony Electronics Inc., Original Petition \|url=https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/images/press/Sony%20TV%20Petition%20Filed.pdf \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260120093757/https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/images/press/Sony%20TV%20Petition%20Filed.pdf \|archive-date=20 Jan 2026 \|access-date=January 21, 2026 \|publisher=Office of the Texas Attorney General \|format=PDF}}</ref> alleging that the manufacturer failed to adequately disclose the data collection capabilities of {{Wplink\|automatic content recognition}} (ACR) technology in their smart televisions<ref name="arstechnica">{{Cite web \|date=December 16, 2025 \|title=Texas sues biggest TV makers, alleging smart TVs spy on users without consent \|url=https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/12/texas-sues-biggest-tv-makers-alleging-smart-tvs-spy-on-users-without-consent/ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251228170241/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/12/texas-sues-biggest-tv-makers-alleging-smart-tvs-spy-on-users-without-consent/ \|archive-date=28 Dec 2025\|access-date=January 21, 2026 \|publisher=Ars Technica}}</ref>. The lawsuit, filed under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, allege that ACR technology captures screenshots of television displays at frequent intervals and that the resulting viewing data is sold to advertisers and data brokers without meaningful consumer consent.<ref name="txag-main">{{Cite web \|date=December 15, 2025 \|title=Attorney General Paxton Sues Five Major TV Companies, Including Some with Ties to CCP, for Spying on Texans \|url=https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-paxton-sues-five-major-tv-companies-including-some-ties-ccp-spying-texans \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260123003535/https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-paxton-sues-five-major-tv-companies-including-some-ties-ccp-spying-texans \|archive-date=23 Jan 2026 \|access-date=January 21, 2026 \|publisher=Office of the Texas Attorney General}}</ref>

			=== Automatic reporting of GrapheneOS users to authorities (2026) ===
			On the 5th of June 2026, a user attempting to verify their age to Sony through the Yoti service was blocked from doing so due to using GrapheneOS, it was later revealed by Yoti customer support that all GrapheneOS users who attempt to use their services are reported to the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=GrapheneOS user reported to authorities for using GrapheneOS \|url=https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260606085134/https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/36134-grapheneos-user-reported-to-authorities-for-using-grapheneos \|archive-date=2026-06-06 \|website=GrapheneOS Forum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Did I just got threatened by Yoti (Age Verification) company? \|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260605224524/https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1txn8di/did_i_just_got_threatened_by_yoti_age/ \|archive-date=2026-06-06 \|website=Reddit}}</ref>

	==Controversies==<!-- add a preamble here -->		==Controversies==<!-- add a preamble here -->

Sojourna: Removed red links; misc. clean-up.

2026-05-25T02:58:29Z

Removed red links; misc. clean-up.

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