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UK Bill Seeks Ban on Child VPNs, Privacy Groups Alarmed

7/3/2026

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The amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill would ban VPNs for UK children within twelve months of the Act’s passage.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said further statements on VPN regulations will be issued in July.
Proton VPN’s public policy manager warned that age-based bans could limit privacy tools for millions.

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Story summary

The amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill would ban VPNs for UK children within twelve months of the Act’s passage.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said further statements on VPN regulations will be issued in July.
Proton VPN’s public policy manager warned that age-based bans could limit privacy tools for millions.