# 455: The ID Verification Nightmare: Is Your Privacy Dead?

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Published: 2026-03-02T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.destinationlinux.org/455
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## Resource

Welcome to episode 455 of Destination Linux! This week, Ryan and Jill are tackling one of the biggest emerging threats to your online privacy: mandatory ID verification. Ryan delivers a massive, impassioned call to action on why we must protect our digital anonymity and push back against these invasive policies before it's too late. But that's not all! We’re also discussing Proton's surprising move away from Switzerland and what it means for your secure data. Plus, we dive into Intel's latest push for Linux gaming, explore some fantastic file-sharing applications, and talk about our excitement for the upcoming Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE). Grab your favorite beverage, pull up a chair, and let's get into the latest in Linux and open source! Head to deviantairwaves.com to become a Patron and support the show Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome to Destination Linux 00:01:22 Community Feedback on Matrix 00:03:00 The Threat of ID Verification 00:18:04 Supporting Our Patrons 00:19:36 Exploring File Sharing Apps 00:29:14 The Southern California Linux Expo 00:33:41 Intel's Focus on Linux Gaming 00:41:00 Proton's Move from Switzerland 00:55:34 Thank You and Community Engagement

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