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Ofcom outlines ways social media can verify ages of users
Ofcom has set out its recommendations for the most effective ways to identify which of the UK's millions of social media users are aged over 16.
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Ofcom has issued recommendations on how to determine which UK social‑media users are over 16, aiming to enforce the country’s upcoming age‑restriction rule. The ban, slated to begin in March next year, will block anyone under 16 from accessing ten major platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. Ofcom’s guidance focuses on the most effective verification methods to identify eligible users and ensure compliance with the new regulation.
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