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UK's Age Verification Law Sparks Privacy Concerns

7/25/2025

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Beginning July 25, 2023, UK pornographic websites will be required to enforce stringent age verification under the Online Safety Act. This new rule may force users to share personal identification, igniting fears over privacy. Ofcom cautions that many may turn to VPNs to evade these measures, complicating the enforcement landscape.

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Beginning July 25, 2023, UK pornographic websites will be required to enforce stringent age verification under the Online Safety Act. This new rule may force users to share personal identification, igniting fears over privacy. Ofcom cautions that many may turn to VPNs to evade these measures, complicating the enforcement landscape.