An additional five million age checks are being conducted daily in the UK as users access age-restricted sites following the Online Safety Act. This act, enforced since July 25, mandates platforms to implement age verification methods to protect users under 18 from harmful content. These methods include facial scans, photo ID, and credit card checks, with significant penalties for non-compliance. The government asserts that users' privacy will not be compromised, although there are concerns from campaigners regarding the implications of data handling and verification processes.
The UK's Online Safety Act mandates platforms to utilize age verification methods, such as facial scans and ID checks, to protect users under 18 from harmful content.
Users must follow steps to prove their age without compromising privacy, with age verification solutions that do not store personal data unless absolutely necessary.
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