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UK to require ID or face scan before you can make social media accounts
Opening a new social media account in the UK will soon mean proving you're over 16 with an ID upload or a facial age scan, under a government ban on under-16s taking effect in spring 2027. Security experts warn the age checks are easy to circumvent and create new data-breach risks.
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techcrunch.com
UK may ban social media for children under 16 | TechCrunch
The U.K. seems to be following Australia's lead in banning a wide swath of social media for teens.
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forbes.com
The U.K. Will Ban Kids From Using These Social Media Sites
Under-16s to be banned from a long list of social media sites, with restrictions on gaming also in the pipeline.
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npr.org
Britain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube
The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The move makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety…
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UK Bans Under-16s From Using Social Media
The U.K. has, as widely expected, announced plans to ban social media for under-16s - but the controversy won't be going away any time soon.
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newsbytesapp.com
UK may ban social media for under-16s
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a policy banning social media use for children under 16, following earlier government discussions on the matter.
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
UK PM Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps
Britain plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this move aims to protect young people. This decision aligns with a global…
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variety.com
U.K. to Ban Social Media for Teens Under 16
The U.K. is moving ahead with a social media ban for teenagers under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday.
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punchng.com
UK to ban social media access for children under 16
The UK government plans to ban social media access for children under 16, citing mental health and safety concerns. Learn about the new UK social media ban
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independent.co.uk
How will under-16s be banned from social media in the UK and when will it start?
Around eight in 10 UK children aged three to 17 are estimated to have at least one active social media profile
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wired.com
The UK Places a Sweeping Ban on Social Media for Kids Under 16
The UK government is introducing a ban on social media for children and a minimum age for some chatbots in an attempt to shield young people from dangerous corners of the web.
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mashable.com
UK is banning social media for children under 16
Following in the footsteps of Australia and Canada.
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theguardian.com
UK under-16s social media ban: which apps will be blocked and how will it work?
After PM announces ‘Australia plus’ plan, we look at how it is likely to be enforced – and potential problems ahead
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neowin.net
UK to ban under-16s from social media following a six-week trial with teenagers
The UK government is pushing past tech industry resistance to block younger teens from social apps, citing addictive features like infinite scroll.
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The UK is banning children's social media use. Here's what other countries are doing
Britain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect them from harmful content
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UK unveils sweeping social media ban for users under 16 | TechCrunch
The ban would apply to a range of social media platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.
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novinite.com
UK Confirms Full Social Media Ban for Under-16s as Party of New Online Safety Rules - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
The United Kingdom has announced a sweeping restriction on social media access for users under the age of 16, with additional limits planned for older teenagers. Prime Minister…
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abcnews.com
British prime minister announces proposed social media ban for kids 16 and under
The U.K. is proposing a social media ban for children 16 and under.
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gizmodo.com
The UK Announces Social Media Ban for Under-16s That's Even More Restrictive Than Australia
The ban is set to begin early 2027.
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Impact of social media ban for under-16s in UK hinges on how firm it is
Questions remain over enforcement, privacy risk and whether it could open door to even more invasive measures
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arstechnica.com
UK to ban social media for kids under 16, may impose overnight curfews
Critics say bans push kids to riskier alternatives and can be beaten with VPNs.