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Age-Verification Laws Spark Content Block and VPN Surge

9/30/2025

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Age-verification laws may restrict adults’ access to important content, including parliamentary debates.
In the United Kingdom, the Online Safety Act has triggered broad content blocking and backlash.
Users are downloading virtual private networks (VPNs) to bypass restrictions.
Greece will block social media for minors under 15 from October 2025; Greece's Prime Minister oversees.

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Story summary

Age-verification laws may restrict adults’ access to important content, including parliamentary debates.
In the United Kingdom, the Online Safety Act has triggered broad content blocking and backlash.
Users are downloading virtual private networks (VPNs) to bypass restrictions.
Greece will block social media for minors under 15 from October 2025; Greece's Prime Minister oversees.