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UK Prepares for Under-16 Social Media Ban with Strict Age Verification
The UK is moving forward with a proposed social media ban for children under 16 across major platforms like TikTok and Instagram. To enforce the restriction, regulator Ofcom has outlined age-verification methods including digital IDs and facial estimation. However, officials have warned that some minors may still find ways to bypass the new security measures.
Referenced News Coverage (3 sources)
- Social media ban for U16s is coming to the UK – here’s how it will work (The Independent UK)
- Ofcom sets out social media age-checking methods ahead of ban (BBC News)
- Children will bypass social media ban for under 16s, Ofcom warns (The Independent UK)