Policy · 1h ago
UK Government Backs Down on VPN Restrictions for Age Verification
The UK government has confirmed it will not limit VPN access as part of its upcoming social media bans, prioritizing digital privacy. The policy shift comes as new curfews for 16- and 17-year-olds are introduced. The decision marks a win for privacy advocates who warned against weakening encryption tools.
Meridian48 take
The U-turn is notable but the underlying age-gating push still raises privacy concerns that VPNs alone can't solve.
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