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Welcome to the Era of Online Age Verification. Are You Ready to Prove Yourself?
The UK's Online Safety Act comes into force today, marking a shift in internet culture that is being felt around the world.
VPNs can get around the UK's age verification laws – but is it necessary?
Sites that require age verification may be more susceptible to malware, ads, and trackers. NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro ...
Age verification requirements have landed in the UK – how the internet will change, and what about your privacy?
You may be able to use a VPN to bypass age checks, but Ofcom strongly suggests against it. Here's all you need to know.
Discord Adds Age Verification, but Users Are Beating It With Death Stranding 2
Players have discovered a way to get around Discord's new age verification requirements thanks to Death Stranding 2.
Irish media regulator warns X over age verification for adult content
Ireland's media regulator Coimisiún na Meán warned X for not having proper verification for access to adult content.
The UK’s new age verification law goes into effect this week. How will it impact our favorite apps?
As the new laws come into effect in the UK, many are wondering what the ripple effect will be across the globe. One such law ...
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Brits getting around age verification using animated game faces
Death Stranding's "photo mode," which lets players mug and gurn for the camera with actor Norman Reedus's 56-year-old face, is one method youngsters are using to defeat Britain's new online age ...
Meta clashes with Apple, Google over age check legislation
The biggest tech companies are warring over who’s responsible for children’s safety online, with billions of dollars in fines ...