UK iPhone users face over-18 age check to use services after update
8 hours ago
- #Online Safety
- #Apple
- #Age Verification
- Apple iPhone users in the UK must now verify they are 18+ to access certain services, using a credit card or ID scan.
- The change, part of a software update, aims to protect children online and was praised by Ofcom as a 'win for children and families'.
- Privacy concerns have been raised by users, with some attempting to bypass the new age verification measures.
- Apple will check existing accounts for payment methods or other eligible means to confirm age.
- The move aligns with broader UK efforts, including the Online Safety Act, to shield children from harmful online content.
- Ofcom plans to assess app stores' role in children's exposure to harmful content and evaluate age verification effectiveness in 2024.