Summary
Starting from July 14, Reddit will begin checking the ages of its users in the UK to prevent those under 18 from accessing mature content. This move is part of the UK's new Online Safety Act, which requires websites showing adult material to use strong age verification methods.
Key Facts
- Reddit is starting age verification for UK users to stop under-18s from accessing adult content.
- This change is to comply with the UK's Online Safety Act.
- An outside company, Persona, will handle the age checks through a selfie or government ID photo.
- Reddit will not see or keep the photos used for verification.
- The policy starts on July 14 and helps Reddit follow new rules effective on July 25.
- Companies not following these rules could face fines or other penalties from the UK regulator, Ofcom.
