US EditionVPN Use Soars in UK After Age-Verification Laws Go Into Effect
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 29 – The Act mandates age verification and restricts political speech, causing a 1,400% surge in UK VPN sign-ups and sparking petitions with over 340,000 signatures for repeal.
- After the Online Safety Act took effect, VPN usage in the UK increased by over 1,400% as users sought to bypass age-verification measures, according to VPN provider Proton.
- The Online Safety Act requires users to verify their age to access sensitive content, leading to the blocking of lawful political videos, as reported by Grok.
- The Free Speech Union expressed concerns that the Act's age-gate provisions could force platforms to censor lawful content, impacting political expression.
- A petition to repeal the Online Safety Act gained over 340,000 signatures, illustrating significant public opposition, as noted by reports on July 29.
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