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0 pointskuschku3y ago0 comments

> required prospective donors to provide an obscene amount of personal data

Yes, that’s known as KYC laws, which are required if you’re a payment processor of any kind.

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Seems more like preemptive overcompliance. Plenty of reputable charities accept anonymous donations just fine, whether it's cryptocurrency or cash by mail.

marcinzm3y ago

Given the financial size, global scope and dislike by certain governments of Wikipedia I see preemptive overcompliance as a very sane option.

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0 pointskuschku3y ago0 comments

> required prospective donors to provide an obscene amount of personal data

Yes, that’s known as KYC laws, which are required if you’re a payment processor of any kind.

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flotzam3y ago

Seems more like preemptive overcompliance. Plenty of reputable charities accept anonymous donations just fine, whether it's cryptocurrency or cash by mail.

marcinzm3y ago

Given the financial size, global scope and dislike by certain governments of Wikipedia I see preemptive overcompliance as a very sane option.

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