The UK's New Age Verification Is a Privacy Nightmare, but It Doesn't Need to Be

Grindr Introduces Mandatory Age Verification in the UK

Queer dating app Grindr will now require its users in the UK to verify that they are 18 years or older before they are able to access its platform.

The UK's new age verification is a privacy nightmare, but it doesn't need to be

"They are over exposing data to prove a simple point, but there are ample alternatives."

Spotify Introduces Facial Scan Age Verification in UK Amid Privacy Backlash

In the United Kingdom, Spotify Technology SA has rolled out a controversial age-verification system that requires users to submit to facial scanning or upload identification documents to access explicit content, a move driven by the country’s new Online Safety Act. This legislation, which took effect in July 2025, mandates platforms to shield minors from harmful material, prompting Spotify to partner with Yoti, a biometric verification firm alre…