Shortlist of age checks for the UK's under-16 social media ban is out, 'some' adults will need verifying
Ofcom is considering photo-ID matching and banking checks as part of 'highly effective age assurance' for the proposed ban. Critics argue this could lead to a de facto national ID system for internet access.
Key points
- Four age verification methods proposed by Ofcom
- Includes photo-ID matching and banking checks
- Aims to enforce a social media ban for users under 16
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