OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished13:45 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished13:45 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“UK social media ban may lock out more than 100,000 teenagers without ID”
“Watchdog says under-16 ban may affect older teenagers without passport or licence, and that ‘motivated children’ will skirt restrictions”
UK plans under-16 social media ban with ID checks next spring
Key points
- Over 100,000 British teenagers could be locked out without passport or driving licence.
- About 150,000 16 to 17-year-olds lack the IDs likely needed for access.
- Australia-style ban on under-16s will cover platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
- Ofcom identifies four 'highly effective' verification methods but notes backstop IDs may be required.
- Experts warn motivated teens may bypass restrictions, and regulators urge time for adjustment.
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