threat-intel UK investigates TikTok for alleged age-verification lapses, exposing kids to online harms The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, is investigating TikTok for failing to adequately verify users’ ages, potentially exposing children to harmful content. This investigation stems from concerns that TikTok’s age inference models are inaccurate and don’t meet the standards outlined in the UK’s Online Safety Act.… The Record · Jul 16, 2026 Medium UKage-verificationonline-safetysocial-media
threat-intel UK to require ID or face scan before you can make social media accounts The UK government is implementing new regulations to restrict social media access for under-16s, requiring platforms to verify users' ages through ID uploads or facial scans. This follows a model established in Australia… BleepingComputer · Jun 16, 2026 Medium GBage-verificationsocial-mediaprivacy
