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Chiara Castro

I took the UK's online safety survey — here are the red flags every privacy advocate should know

A person using a mobile device to verify their age via a facial scan.

When mandatory age verification landed in the UK last August, many were surprised by how significantly it altered our daily digital interactions. Now, just months later, authorities are considering an expansion of these — but first, they want hear what Brits think about it.

Australia’s first-of-its-kind teen social media ban, enforced this past December, marked a significant turning point. It was a moment that prompted UK lawmakers to question whether the extensive Online Safety Act does enough to protect children online.

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