OriginalSourceTechRadarUnited KingdomOwner: Future plcLeanUnratedCredibilityPublished13:44 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceTechRadarUnited KingdomOwner: Future plcLeanUnratedCredibilityPublished13:44 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Ofcom explains how it wants social media platforms to keep out under-16s”
“Under-16s won’t be allowed on social media platforms from some point next year, and here’s how Ofcom says it could happen.”
Ofcom sets out four methods to enforce under-16s social media ban.
Key points
- UK government bans under-16s from social media with enforcement in early 2027.
- Ofcom identifies four 'highly effective' age-check methods: photo ID, bank-based checks, digital ID services, and facial age estimation.
- Privacy concerns persist; Ofcom says checks can protect privacy if implemented properly.
- Some methods deemed ineffective include self-declaration, general contracts, and parental consent.
- Experts warn circumvention remains possible; teen users may try to bypass restrictions.
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