Reddit users in the United Kingdom must complete a new age verification process to access restricted content under the UK Online Safety Act. Users must upload either a selfie or a government ID photo. The verification will be carried out by a third-party provider, Persona, without retaining identifiable data. Reddit also plans to introduce a global birthdate option for users, aiming to align with laws regarding age verification and ensuring age-appropriate content and ads.
"Reddit was built on the principle that you shouldn't need to share personal information to participate in meaningful discussions. While we still don't want to know who you are on Reddit, there are certainly situations where it would be helpful if we knew a little more about you."
"The age verification process is performed by Persona, a third-party provider that won't have access to users' Reddit data or retain photos for longer than seven days."
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