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Reddit Implements Age Verification Amid Privacy Concerns

7/15/2025

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Starting July 14, Reddit will enforce age verification for UK users to align with the Online Safety Act, safeguarding minors from harmful content. Users will need to provide a government ID or selfie to the third-party service Persona, which promises not to store images. However, critics voice worries over potential privacy risks linked to this identity check.

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Starting July 14, Reddit will enforce age verification for UK users to align with the Online Safety Act, safeguarding minors from harmful content. Users will need to provide a government ID or selfie to the third-party service Persona, which promises not to store images. However, critics voice worries over potential privacy risks linked to this identity check.