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House of Lords Proposes VPN Ban for Children

12/13/2025

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A cross-party group of House of Lords Peers proposed an amendment to ban children from using VPNs.
If passed, VPN providers would be required to implement age verification within 12 months.
The amendment aims to enhance child protection under the Online Safety Act.
The proposal has cross-bench support while awaiting approval from the House of Commons.
Monitoring of its progress will continue amid privacy and cybersecurity concerns.

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Story summary

A cross-party group of House of Lords Peers proposed an amendment to ban children from using VPNs.
If passed, VPN providers would be required to implement age verification within 12 months.
The amendment aims to enhance child protection under the Online Safety Act.
The proposal has cross-bench support while awaiting approval from the House of Commons.
Monitoring of its progress will continue amid privacy and cybersecurity concerns.