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UK Social Media Ban Affects Teenagers Without ID
A UK watchdog warns that an under-16 social media ban may affect older teenagers without a passport or driving licence. The policy risks excluding motivated children who might find ways to circumvent the restrictions.
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The Guardian
Watchdog says under-16 ban may affect older teenagers without passport or licence, and that ‘motivated children’ will skirt restrictionsMore than 100,000 British teenagers risk being locked out of social media in the UK if they do not have a passport or driving licence when an under-16 ban
2026-10-29 13:45 UTC