Users of X, formerly Twitter, are now required to submit their ID and biometric data to an Israeli firm allegedly tied to intelligence agencies to continue receiving creator earnings. This requirement, effective from July 1, has raised concerns among users about privacy and security, especially given the involvement of former IDF Intelligence members in the firm and the Netanyahu Government's potential access to the data. Some users have expressed discomfort and fear due to the sensitive nature of the information being shared, potential misuse, and threats such as death threats. The move is part of X's blue checkmark verification program aimed at distributing advertising revenue to verified users.
So, whatโs the real story behind @Xโs new ID requirement?
From July 1 monetised X accounts will have to share full ID and biometric data with an Israeli company run by former IDF Intelligence members The Netanyahu Government will 100% know who you are if you want to be monetised on X This is not a joke https://t.co/L1aAevQNzN
From July 1 monetised X accounts will have to share full ID and biometric data with an Israeli company linked to and employing several former IDF Intelligence members The Netanyahu Government will 100% know who you are if you want to be monetised on X This is not a joke https://t.co/znfLAK167m
Next month X is going to make me give my ID to an Israeli company connected to their intelligence agencies My ID has my home address on it I get weekly death threats to me and my family from Israel and IDF members even write my name on bombs https://t.co/6e8nvohFg7
X Users Required to Submit ID to Israeli Firm Allegedly Tied to Spy Agency. Users of Elon Muskโs X, formerly Twitter, signed up to receive a share of the platformโs advertising revenue through its blue checkmark verification program are being ordered to submit photographicโฆ https://t.co/kzIcYFg6j2
NEW: X Users Required to Submit ID to Israeli Firm Allegedly Tied to Spy Agency. https://t.co/9D6U5zWu1i
Don't forget, you need to verify your biometric data with Israel's intelligence firm & the NSA if you want to keep getting paid as of July 1. https://t.co/G2JGKiMAUa https://t.co/umCRvRPI72
Just got an email from X saying I have to KYC to continue receiving creator earnings. Ya, no way. If you want to keep supporting me with engagement, please go follow my already doxxed account: @0xMert_ https://t.co/8Xv9jrXrHR
โ ๏ธ X is now requiring Digital ID Verification And here is why I'm uploading mine... If you think that they don't already know (or are incapable of learning) who you are, you are wrong ID verification is a formality - within minutes they could have my address and it's probableโฆ https://t.co/iwgVRky5pi