UK users of Reddit, X, Insta, FB, Bluesky, TikTok, and many other popular platforms are now facing problems. They are being forced to verify their age using government issued IDs and a selfie. All of these for-profit corporations may use this information further for profit or may not even store user information securely. This is a nightmare scenario for many, and I wouldn't be surprised if other governments adopt similar laws.

@nixCraft they are all optional, so just don't sign up.

The worry is not the sites, or data storage, it is the government issued ID bit....

Soon you will need an ID to do anything in the UK.....

Tory tony finally gets his ID card dream.