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Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban
Key takeaways
- Liv Mc Mahon & Philippa Wain Technology reporters Getty Images After the government's announcement on Monday, we know a social media ban is coming for under-16s in the UK.
- However, details on which apps are and are not included, besides those named by the government, and how the measures will extend to gaming sites like Roblox, remain sparse.
- And many are already asking whether enforcing the ban will mean cracking down on virtual private networks (VPNs), which can disguise someone's location online.
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Liv Mc Mahon & Philippa Wain Technology reporters Getty Images After the government's announcement on Monday, we know a social media ban is coming for under-16s in the UK.
However, details on which apps are and are not included, besides those named by the government, and how the measures will extend to gaming sites like Roblox, remain sparse.
And many are already asking whether enforcing the ban will mean cracking down on virtual private networks (VPNs), which can disguise someone's location online.
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