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Mozilla warns UK: Breaking VPNs will not magically fix Britain's age-check mess
Mozilla submitted a policy brief arguing that the UK government is targeting VPNs instead of fixing broken age verification systems. VPN use spiked after the Online Safety Act went live, prompting officials and the Children's Commissioner to suggest limiting access. Mozilla says most kids bypass checks with fake birthdays or borrowed accounts, and requiring ID before using privacy tools defeats their purpose.
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