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Receptions of the announcement and release are mostly negative. Negative comments and critiques highlight these aspects: | Receptions of the announcement and release are mostly negative. Negative comments and critiques highlight these aspects: | ||
*'''Privacy concerns''': The fact users have to submit information about their credit card has raised concerns, due to risks of data breaches and the possible retention or usage of that information. Some of them are concerned that in the future the verification could ask for more sensitive information. | *'''Privacy concerns''': The fact users have to submit information about their credit card has raised concerns, due to risks of data breaches and the possible retention or usage of that information. Some of them are concerned that in the future the verification could ask for more sensitive information. | ||
*'''Anti-ownership practices''': Some users | *'''Anti-ownership practices''': Some users criticized how Apple forces the Age Verification and limits the user's freedom, no mattering if the device owner is already an adult. There are also concerns about how much restrictions could be if the user doesn't want to verify their age or if it is a minor. | ||
*'''Effectiveness of the system''': Users have | *'''Effectiveness of the system''': Users have criticized the effectiveness of this method, because children could bypass the verification by taking their parents' credit card. Also, some users have criticized the requirement of a credit card for verification, as not all adults have one. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||