Discord Wants Your ID… This Is Worse Than You Think

Discord is asking some users to verify their age with government-issued ID — and that should seriously concern you. In this video, we break down why Discord wants your ID, what this policy actually means, and the privacy and security risks nobody seems to be talking about. From data storage concerns to potential misuse, this move raises big questions about how much personal information platforms should be allowed to collect. Is this really about safety… or something else entirely? If you use Discord, you need to understand what you’re agreeing to before handing over sensitive documents. 📌 Topics covered: Why Discord is requesting ID verification What happens to your data after you submit it The risks of giving platforms government ID What alternatives users have ⚠️ This is not legal advice — just an analysis of publicly available information and policies. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Would you give Discord your ID? Source: https://discord.com/press-releases/discord-launches-teen-by-default-settings-globally https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/oct/09/hack-age-verification-firm-discord-users-id-photos https://discord.com/press-releases/update-on-security-incident-involving-third-party-customer-service 👍 Like the video if this helped 📩 Subscribe for more tech, privacy, and internet commentary 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more: https://www.youtube.com/user/Britec09?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🛍 Support me with your Amazon purchases: UK https://amzn.to/3diZslY US https://amzn.to/2OwZWux Please note that as an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases that you may make through these links. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ❤️ Join Britec YouTube Members: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_M-iWYpQbgo4rK1YfewI5w/join ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📃Watch related playlists and videos 🖥️https://www.youtube.com/user/Britec09/playlists ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 👕Check out our merch: https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/britec-store ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 💻Discord Access: https://discord.gg/udE7BuTdjX ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🐦Follow and interact with me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Britec09 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ✅Follow and interact with me on Facebook: http://facebook.com/BritecComputers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎬 View my Website: http://BritecComputers.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only! Everything shown here is based on my own experience and research. Please do your own research and follow at your own risk. I’m not responsible for any damage, loss, or injury that may occur. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #Discord #Privacy #DataSecurity #OnlineSafety #TechNews