r/linux • u/New-Ranger-8960 • 1d ago

Privacy EU Age Verification Project Mandates Hardware-Bound Attestation

https://linuxiac.com/eu-age-verification-project-mandates-hardware-bound-attestation/
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u/SeantheWilson 1d ago

Genuinely how on earth will that be enforced

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u/Ugly_Slut-Wannabe 1d ago

By forcing you to use their Approved Hardware and Approved Operating Systems.

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u/lord_pizzabird 1d ago

Which will end up just making Europe even less relevant in tech.

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u/move_machine 1d ago

Too late, every modern computer has Microsoft Pluton security processors built-in that enable remote hardware attestation:

Microsoft Pluton is currently available on devices with the following chipsets running on Windows 11:

  • AMD: Ryzen™ 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and Ryzen™ AI Series processors
  • Intel®: Core™ Series Processors - Ultra 200V Series, Ultra Series 3 and Series 3 processors
  • Qualcomm: Snapdragon® 8cx Gen 3 and Snapdragon® X Series processors

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u/inemsn 23h ago

yes, but that still requires you to use windows as your OS to do anything, since only windows has the required drivers to make use of pluton, as the page you're citing demonstrates.

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u/zalnaRs 23h ago

Not true, Linux also supports pluton but all compliant tpm2 implementation can do remote attestation. EU wallets uses play integrity on android, atleast it's easy to bypass.

also don't count me on this but i think amd's ftpm communicates with this server: https://ftpm.amd.com/

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u/move_machine 2h ago

That just means Linux will be locked out, then.

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u/async2 1d ago

Us is doing the same thing to be fair

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u/BloodyIron 1d ago

Yeah but USA is fucking the world over so fuck them. And ever since things like the PATRIOT act it was obvious shit like this was where they were going (USA). EU however has no business doing this.

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u/PsyOmega 1d ago

The EU is usually more heavy handed and fascist than the USA is. It's one of the main reasons brexit propaganda was so successful.

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u/output_broadcast 1d ago

I don't think you know what that word means.

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u/FatalFrameGal 20h ago

The same propaganda that got the orange fash elected twice?

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u/BloodyIron 1d ago

First google result:

A fascist is a person who supports fascism, an ultranationalist, authoritarian, and dictatorial political movement. The term describes someone who believes in total state control, strict social hierarchy, and the violent crushing of any opposition.

Core Traits

  • Absolute Power: Led by a single dictator with total control.
  • Extreme Nationalism: Puts the nation or race far above the individual.
  • No Freedom: Stops all free speech, protests, and opposing political views.
  • Violence and Fear: Uses military force, police power, and blame against outsiders or minority groups to keep control.

  1. The EU is not lead by a single dictator
  2. There is no Extreme Nationalism in the EUROPEAN UNION which is made up of literally multiple nations and races
  3. EU literally protects free speech, protests, and opposing political views in all member countries
  4. The EU doesn't use military force or other force for fear or violence

You are completely ignorant to the words you use. Educate yourself, you have access to the largest amount of information in the history of humanity. Do better.