Brickbat: Let's See Some ID
The British government is contemplating a new law that may impose internet curfews and age verification for users. Critics argue that this could infringe on privacy and lead to security risks, as everyone would need to prove their age online. Proponents of the law assert that it is necessary to enhance protections for children using the internet.
- ▪The proposed law could enforce internet curfews for younger users.
- ▪Critics warn that age verification may compromise online privacy and anonymity.
- ▪Mandatory age checks could pose significant security risks if personal data is compromised.
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Internet Brickbat: Let's See Some ID Charles Oliver | 5.19.2026 4:00 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/uk-age-proof-v1-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="A cell phone with a facial scanning app" alt="A cell phone with a facial scanning app | Illustration: Midjourney/Prykhodov/Dreamstime/Open Rights Group" /> (Illustration: Midjourney/Prykhodov/Dreamstime/Open Rights Group) The British government is considering a law that could include internet curfews for younger users and restrictions across services ranging from games and VPNs to websites.
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