ID verification laws are fueling the next wave of breaches

ID Verification Laws and Rising Security Risks

New identification laws require companies to store vast amounts of sensitive data, which transforms compliance efforts into potential security vulnerabilities. Acronis highlights how combining backup and cybersecurity platforms can help Managed Service Providers (MSPs) streamline processes and close exploitable gaps.

Challenges of Data Collection Under Legal Mandates

Traditionally, cybersecurity urged organizations not to collect more data than they could protect. However, emerging ID laws compel many to retain large volumes of personal information they might prefer not to handle, creating a difficult balance between legal compliance and security.

Case Study: Discord Data Breach

In early October 2025, Discord revealed that attackers compromised a third-party customer service provider, accessing user information from those contacting Customer Support or Trust and Safety teams.

“The cyberattacker gained access to government ID images from users who used Discord’s partner to appeal expulsions for being underaged.”

Impact of Age Verification Laws

Discord’s collection of government IDs was not arbitrary but driven by rising age verification regulations worldwide, forcing platforms to comply even as it heightens security risks.

Summary

The growing ID verification mandates put companies in a difficult position, requiring them to store sensitive data they must fiercely protect, thereby amplifying cybersecurity challenges.

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