BCS demands social media platforms to start verifying users to reduce online abuse

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User verification can be implemented without compromising the personal privacy of users, it says

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT is calling for social media platforms to start requiring users to verify their identity in order to help curb anonymous racism and other abuses targeted at vulne...

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