UK under-16 social media ban may lock out 100k+ teens lacking ID

Ofcom warns that the UK's upcoming under-16 social media ban could inadvertently lock out over 100,000 16-17 year olds who lack passports or driving licences, the primary age-verification documents. The watchdog also notes that 'motivated children' will likely circumvent the restrictions, highlighting implementation challenges. This is a domestic policy development with regulatory and civil liberties implications, but no direct market impact.

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