Banning social media for under-16s is on the cards in the UK.

Age verification is the only way to do this, meaning millions will have to hand over sensitive data.

This industry lacks effective regulation. An U16s ban would multiply existing privacy risks.

https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/under-16-social-media-ban-would-expand-age-gating-for-millions-and-silence-young-people/

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