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The UK government has confirmed it may "age restrict or limit children’s VPN use" if the tools are found to undermine online safety protections.

In a press release published yesterday, the government vowed to "close loopholes that put children at risk" by introducing powers to implement internet safety measures more quickly following its three-month consultation.

Ministers are expected to table an amendment to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, granting them the authority to "act at speed." Any significant measures – such as enforcing age-verification for VPN providers – will still face a final vote in Parliament before becoming law.

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How would this work in practice? Ban apps from VPN providers who don't require age checks? Guess kids will have to learn about WireGuard then.

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