Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of under-16 social media ban

Ofcom has set out possible age-check methods ahead of a planned social media ban for under-16s. The Telegraph reports users may need ID to prove they are over 16.

Timeline

1. 29 Oct, 16:00 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 29 Oct, 16:00 UTCBBC reports Ofcom age check plans
3. 29 Oct, 16:00 UTCTelegraph reports ID may be needed

Top sources

• ofcom age verification social media rulesGoogle Trends
• Social media users may need ID to prove they are over 16, says OfcomThe Telegraph