A claim is spreading that France's digital ID, France Identité, will be linked to social media accounts, raising concerns about privacy and control. However, this proposal was rejected, and the digital ID is optional, primarily used for verifying identity and accessing services. The discussion around linking digital IDs to social media was part of a broader legislative effort to regulate online spaces, but faced opposition due to privacy concerns. The final law does not mandate linking digital IDs to social media. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)