UK Enforces Online Age Verification for Adult Sites
The UK now requires porn and social platforms to verify user age. Here's what the new law means for online privacy and safety.
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UK Enforces Online Age Verification for Adult Sites UK Online Age Verification Rules Take Effect: What You Need to Know The UK has officially begun enforcing strict online age verification rules as part of its Online Safety Act. This new law primarily targets pornography websites and social platforms, requiring them to verify the age of their users to prevent minors from accessing harmful content. Around 6,000 adult websites have already started implementing these checks, though some major platforms lagged behind on day one. Age verification measures now range from uploading selfies to scanning government-issued IDs, sparking a broader debate about digital safety and personal privacy. Image Credits:Christopher Furlong / Staff/ Getty Images With the UK pioneering such legislation, many are asking: will this become a global standard? What does it mean for everyday internet users, especially teenagers, parents, and privacy advocates? In this blog, we explore the rollout of the UK’s online age verification rules, what methods are being used, …
