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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.
"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?
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.
Ofcom cracks down on UK tech firms, will issue sanctions for illegal content
An upgraded code of practice is coming for UK tech sites.
UK cloud market set to get stronger anti-competitive rules in clampdown on US giants
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority is reportedly looking at investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Google over cloud dominance.
Ofcom kicks off hiring spree to help enforce new online safety acts
Communications regulator to hire help to deal with increasing spread of online misinformation.
Microsoft hits back at cloud CMA charge, says it isn't raising customer costs unduly
Microsoft and other cloud parties respond to CMA investigation as it moves into next stage.
