UK to require ID or face scan before you can make social media accounts
Summary
UK plans to require ID or facial age verification for new social media accounts, effectively ending anonymous signups for the UK. The policy aims to protect children but raises privacy and security concerns over biometric data, potential circumvention via VPNs, and enforcement challenges. The article covers the announcement, which services are affected, exemptions, and reactions from researchers and regulators, plus the broader regulatory trajectory.