Reddit is implementing age verification on its UK platform starting 14 July, following the UK's Online Safety Act. This initiative aims to prevent users under 18 from accessing mature content. An outside firm, Persona, will perform the age verification through either a selfie or government ID photo. Reddit won't retain these photographs, only keeping the verification status and date of birth for access convenience. Ofcom has expressed expectations for compliance across other companies, aiming to enhance protection for children against inappropriate material online.
Reddit is introducing age verification on its UK site to comply with new rules under the UK's Online Safety Act aimed at blocking access to mature content for under-18s.
Age verification will be conducted by an outside firm using either a selfie or a photo of a government-issued ID, helping confirm whether users are children or adults.
Reddit assures users that it will not store photos during the verification process and will only keep a user's verification status and date of birth for convenience.
The new rules come into force on 25 July, and Ofcom expects other companies to implement similar measures to protect children from unsuitable online content.
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