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Ofcom sets out social media age-checking methods ahead of ban
UK News•October 29, 2026 at 5:57 AMNational

Ofcom sets out social media age-checking methods ahead of ban

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Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.

Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.

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