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Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.
March 12, 2026Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings
The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.
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Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
Major technology companies have been asked to bring in more robust age checks for under-13s in the UK, similar to those currently in place for services designed for adults. The platforms contacted by
bbc.com•March 12, 2026
Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings
Reddit has been fined £14.47m by the UK's data watchdog for unlawfully using children's personal information. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) said the platform failed to properly check th
bbc.com•February 24, 2026