UK government may 'age restrict or limit children’s VPN use' following three-month consultation
UK government may 'age restrict or limit children’s VPN use' following three-month consultation
UK government may 'age restrict or limit children’s VPN use' following three-month consultation
The government is tabling new powers that will allow it to enforce digital safety measures more quickly
The UK government has confirmed it may "age restrict or limit children’s VPN use" if the tools are found to undermine online safety protections.
In a press release published yesterday, the government vowed to "close loopholes that put children at risk" by introducing powers to implement internet safety measures more quickly following its three-month consultation.
Ministers are expected to table an amendment to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, granting them the authority to "act at speed." Any significant measures – such as enforcing age-verification for VPN providers – will still face a final vote in Parliament before becoming law.