The UK government has decided against restricting virtual private networks (VPNs) after its own research found that most children use them for privacy rather than to bypass age checks, with ministers instead placing greater responsibility on online platforms to enforce age assurance. Why VPNs Came Under Scrutiny The issue arose […]
Posted in News Also tagged Restrictions, UK, VPNChildren are reportedly bypassing online age-verification systems using methods as simple as drawing fake facial hair, raising fresh questions about whether current age-assurance technology is robust enough to protect young users online. How Children Are Bypassing Age Checks The issue was highlighted in a new report from UK online safety […]
Posted in News Also tagged Internet, Online Age Checks, Tech
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