|GBNews|
The government is reporting a plan to ban children under 16 from accessing social media. Proposed measures to verify age include requirements for photo ID, face scans, bank details, or passport information.
The policy raises concerns regarding privacy and personal liberty.
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“I can announce that the government will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16. Seems like a fever dream, doesn't it? Well, now it's being reported that social media users could be forced to show photo ID, face scans, bank details, or even their passport details to prove their age simply to post a tweet or a Facebook status. Now, is this protecting young people from online harm or an affront to everyone over the age of 16 and our liberty and choice?”