Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, has raised concerns about the privacy implications of online child protection measures. He argues that while the intent is to safeguard minors, the mechanisms employed could lead to extensive surveillance systems. Gregaard highlights that although age verification is not explicitly mandated, platforms face legal risks if they fail to verify users' ages, effectively pushing them towards implementing such systems. Gregaard warns that this approach could lead to the creation of large databases containing personal identification data, which could be vulnerable to breaches. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between verifying age and collecting unnecessary personal data, suggesting that platforms should avoid building extensive databases that could be repurposed beyond their original intent.