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"A privacy tradeoff" – privacy experts slam new UK age verification checks
Brits now need to prove they're over 18 to access adult-only or harmful content online, and a potential privacy and security nightmare may be only one of the downsides.
The 10 biggest sites you didn't realise are impacted by age verification – and how each will verify your age
Are you ready to share a selfie to listen to some music or read a social media post?
What is age verification? The privacy nightmare facing millions of UK internet users
Following the rollout of the UK Online Safety Act, Britons are now being asked to confirm their age across the internet. Here’s everything you need to know.
Beware! 3 free VPNs are topping App Store charts right now – but they can actually pose a huge risk to your data
New online age verification requirements have sparked a surge in demand for VPNs in the UK – but choosing an insecure free VPN can put your sensitive data at risk.
'No plans to repeal the Online Safety Act' – UK government responds to age verification backlash
Opposition to the UK's Online Safety Act is growing as age verification rules come into force, but the government isn't backing down.
Say goodbye to spam calls – NordVPN launches new spam call protection
NordVPN has just rolled out a privacy-first spam call protection tool for Android users, amid rising financial losses.
Cloudflare cracks down on UK piracy – and VPN users are getting caught in the crossfire
Accessing pirate streaming sites in the UK just got a lot harder thanks to Cloudflare's country-wide block. This goes beyond ISP-level blocks, so switching to a VPN may not yield any results.
VPN demand skyrockets in the UK as age verification checks are enforced
Proton VPN confirmed an hourly increase in sign-ups of over 1,400% starting from July 25, 2025, as Brits get ready to workaround new age checks.
