Summary
Wikipedia is challenging the new Online Safety Act in court. They are concerned that the rules could force them to verify the identities of their volunteers, which may put the volunteers' safety and privacy at risk.
Key Facts
- Wikipedia is seeking a judicial review of the new Online Safety Act rules.
- Wikimedia Foundation supports Wikipedia and is filing the legal challenge.
- They worry the rules could classify Wikipedia as a "Category 1" site, requiring more duties.
- Being classified as Category 1 might force them to verify volunteer identities.
- This identity verification could lead to privacy issues or legal risks for volunteers.
- The government cannot comment because the legal action is ongoing.
- This is the first legal challenge to these specific safety rules.
- Wikipedia believes the rules are vague and may unfairly include their platform.
