UK House of Lords Votes to Ban VPN Services for Children Under 18
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Summary
The House of Lords has voted to amend the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill to ban VPN services for children under 18 in the UK. The amendment aims to prevent children from using VPNs to bypass age verification systems on websites. The proposal would require the Secretary of State to take action to promote children's wellbeing and support child protective measures. The amendment still needs government approval to become law.
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The goal is to stop children allegedly using VPNs to bypass age verification systems
Last week saw the House of Lords pass a vote that would, if approved by the Government, introduce an amendment to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
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