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Teenagers warn VPNs and fake ages could undermine under-16 social media ban

Young people say they could easily bypass proposed rules to lock under-16s out of social media platforms.

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Politicians are pushing to ban under-16s from social media, but the teenagers who would be affected say the restrictions could be easily circumvented using virtual private networks and false age declarations. The young people acknowledge spending significant time on social platforms and admit encountering content online they wish they hadn't seen. They say messaging apps like Snapchat are essential for staying in contact with their parents.

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Under-16 social media ban: Teenagers say VPNs and fake ages could bypass rules

They spend hours scrolling, message their parents on Snapchat and admit they have already seen things online they wish they hadn’t. But as politicians push to lock under-16s out of social media, the teenagers who would be banned have a…

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