Local Child Protection Without Internet Age Verification

[jaromil]

Inspired by https://news.dyne.org/child-protection-is-not-access-control/

This PR adds a new draft proposal in lip-ageverif.md for a Lugano approach to child protection that does not rely on mandatory online age verification.

The proposal argues for a constructive alternative based on:

• OS-level and browser-level safeguards on managed devices
• network-level filtering in schools and other managed environments
• local control by parents, schools, and educators
• shared policy tooling, training, and procurement guidance

It also makes explicit what this proposal is not:

• not a censorship tool
• not a city-wide internet access control system
• not a requirement to disclose everyone’s age online
• not an age-broadcasting layer for devices or apps

The draft is structured to follow the sections expected by lip-0001.md, including motivation, specification, rationale, stakeholder impact, transition, implementation, and governance.

[Rudd-O]

Excellent work.

How can I lend a hand in the effort?

[jaromil]

Hi @Rudd-O ! I'll keep in mind your offer! from your github profile I can tell you can certainly be of help. This is in proposal stage, but gained a lot of momentum, also see https://techjournalismus.ch/why-a-social-media-ban-for-teens-is-turning-into-a-nightmare/

I'm working to formalize this plan into Lugano's PlanB agenda and then we'll have a concrete technical strategy later. I'll keep you in the loop via this PR!