Tech Secretary Pushes for Online Age Verification Plans by October
Liz Kendall also wants Ofcom to report to parliament every year on how effectively social media firms are keeping under-16s off their platforms Starmer acknowledges some teenagers will get round these restrictons. But that does not make the rules pointless, he says. Will it mean that no child ever looks at social media again? No. But look, this might shock you, but it doesn’t shock parents of teenagers; they get around other laws too. Some technology companies want us to thin
The technology secretary has expressed her desire for regulators to develop plans for online age verification by October. She also wants Ofcom to provide annual reports on how well social media companies are keeping users under 16 off their platforms. While Starmer acknowledges that some teenagers may find ways to bypass these restrictions, he argues that the rules still hold value. He notes that it is not surprising that teenagers can circumvent laws, as this is a common occurrence. Some technology companies suggest that social media is immutable, but the government is determined to challenge this perception. The goal is to maintain control and ensure that platforms are safer for younger users. The focus remains on creating effective measures rather than expecting complete prevention.
This development highlights the ongoing efforts to improve online safety for minors and challenge the notion that social media is beyond regulation.
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