UK government considers age-gating VPNs as part of under-16 social media ban
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James Rodger
Summary
The UK Labour government is planning new VPN regulations as part of an under-16 social media ban. Children's Minister Josh MacAlister has suggested age-gating VPN use could be an option. Details on the specific actions, including how VPNs will be addressed, are expected to be announced in July. The government has not yet revealed concrete plans for regulating VPNs but is exploring ways to enforce the social media age restriction.
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Hacker NewsUK government considers age-gating VPNs as part of under-16 social media banbirminghammail.co.ukKey quotes
· 2 pulledThere were options there about whether we could age-gate VPN use, which would be really welcome.
Ministers have said details about action alongside the social media ban, including regarding VPN use, will come in July.
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