⚖️ Reddit implements age verification in UK

Reddit Begins Age Verification for UK Users

Reddit users in the United Kingdom must now verify their age using a government-issued ID, in compliance with the U.K.’s new Online Safety Act (OSA). The law mandates platforms to block minors from accessing harmful content, such as pornography, pro-suicide messaging, and hate speech. Reddit will use the third-party service Persona for verification, requiring users to upload a selfie or a photo of their ID. Reddit claims it won’t store images — only the user’s date of birth and verified status.

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The Internet Is Being Re-Engineered for Age-Based Access

The U.K.’s new law is reshaping how platforms operate, especially those like Reddit that host large volumes of adult or sensitive content. While the intention is to protect children, critics warn that mandatory ID checks risk turning anonymous platforms into digital identity hubs — ripe for surveillance, breaches, or abuse. Reddit joins Bluesky and other platforms in rolling out these measures, but privacy advocates argue that such sweeping requirements set a dangerous precedent for personal data collection online.

Privacy Tradeoffs Are Becoming the Price of Participation

For UK users, browsing Reddit anonymously is no longer an option if they want access to unrestricted content. Expect more platforms to follow suit, and not just in the UK — similar rules are advancing in Europe, the U.S., and Australia. Users concerned about privacy should consider what platforms say (and don’t say) about how their data is handled, and whether age verification is becoming another gateway to surveillance rather than safety.

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