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Ofcom outlines ways social media can verify ages of users

Ofcom proposes that social media platforms could use photo or digital IDs, banking checks, or facial‑age estimation to verify users are 16 or older.

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Ofcom has outlined possible methods for social‑media platforms to verify that users are at least 16 years old. The regulator suggests that photo or digital identity documents, banking‑account checks, or facial‑age‑estimation technology could be used to confirm age.

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