Lack of online age verification sparks concern
Summary
A review found that age verification measures for adult websites in the UK do not effectively protect children in Jersey. Jersey does not have its own age verification system, allowing easier access to inappropriate content. The Jersey government is working on new rules to allow harmful content to be removed.Key Facts
- A review showed UK age verification rules do not protect Jersey's children.
- There is no separate age verification system in Jersey for adult sites.
- The UK started age verification for adult websites in July.
- Jersey children might find it easier to access inappropriate content than UK children.
- Surveys indicated that some children view adult content as young as nine.
- Jersey's Economic Development Minister said new laws are being drafted to tackle harmful content.
- On the day UK introduced age checks, Jersey did not implement similar measures.
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