UK considers banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay under Online Safety Act

The UK culture secretary confirmed the government is seriously considering adding Vinted and eBay to the list of platforms that would be banned for under-16s from March 2027. This follows the Online Safety Act's age-verification requirements, extending beyond social media to second-hand marketplaces. The move signals a tightening of online regulation, potentially affecting platform user bases and compliance costs.

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