Ofcom names four age checks for the UK’s under-16 social media ban
The regulator's assessment will underpin the ban scheduled for next year. These checks will be used to verify if users are 16 or older, affecting both minors and many adults.
Key points
- Four age-check methods identified by Ofcom
- Supports the UK social media ban for under-16s
- Implementation expected next year
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