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VPNs are under fire, as new UK government survey says 22% of kids are using them
A UK government survey indicates that 22% of children have used a VPN in the past three months, primarily for privacy, accessing region-locked content like Netflix, or adult material. The survey also highlights that online games and gaming communities are the most common platforms lacking mandatory age checks. The government plans to use these findings to inform future policy development regarding online safety and VPN usage.
Morning Legal Briefs
The No Fakes Act has cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee. The article briefly mentions the use of VPNs for privacy and how some individuals may use them to circumvent restrictions, particularly concerning children.
America is about to get tougher on VPNs
Utah has enacted bill S.B. 73, which aims to prevent minors from accessing adult content using VPNs by requiring commercial entities to enforce age verification. The law's broad language regarding "material harmful to minors" and the practical difficulties in identifying users attempting to circumvent location restrictions are discussed. The article also mentions several VPN services as potential tools for online privacy amidst these regulatory changes.
Russia closes loophole to fully block payments for Apple services
Russia has closed a loophole that previously allowed citizens to pay for Apple digital services, including the App Store. Starting April 1, 2026, these payments will be fully blocked, a move reportedly aimed at preventing users from purchasing VPN applications. This action is part of a broader government effort to increase online censorship and control information access.