Stop children using VPNs to watch porn, ministers told
Summary
The children's commissioner for England has urged the government to prevent children from using VPNs to bypass age checks on pornographic websites. VPNs can hide a user's location, allowing children to access restricted content. The report highlights the increasing exposure of children to online pornography and calls for stronger age verification measures.Key Facts
- The children's commissioner for England wants measures to prevent children from using VPNs to bypass age checks on adult sites.
- VPNs can disguise a user's location and allow access to restricted websites.
- The recommendation is part of a report showing a rise in children viewing pornography online.
- VPNs became the most downloaded apps in the UK after stricter age verification laws were introduced.
- The report shows that many children accidentally come across pornography, with some reportedly viewing it as young as six.
- The government has no current plans to ban VPNs, but platforms might face penalties if they don't prevent children from using workarounds like VPNs.
- The Online Safety Act now requires age checks for sites with adult content.
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