Mozilla warns UK: Breaking VPNs will not magically fix Britain's age-check mess
Mozilla has cautioned the UK government against targeting VPNs in their efforts to enforce age checks under the Online Safety Act. The company emphasizes that VPNs are vital privacy tools used by many individuals, including vulnerable users. Mozilla argues that the focus should be on improving age verification systems rather than penalizing tools that protect user privacy.
- ▪Mozilla warns that breaking VPNs will not effectively address the issue of children bypassing age checks.
- ▪VPNs are essential for privacy and security, helping users protect their location and reduce tracking.
- ▪The UK has seen a surge in VPN usage as users seek to avoid sharing sensitive identity data with adult websites.
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(function() { let windowUrl = window.location.href; windowUrl = windowUrl.substring(windowUrl.indexOf('?') + 1); let messageElement = document.querySelector('.shareableMessage'); if (windowUrl && windowUrl.includes('code') && windowUrl.includes('expires')) { messageElement.style.display = 'block'; } })(); Security Mozilla warns UK: Breaking VPNs will not magically fix Britain's age-check mess Firefox maker says the tools are basic security infrastructure, not teenage contraband Carly Page Carly Page Published mon 18 May 2026 // 10:54 UTC Mozilla has warned Britain not to turn VPNs into collateral damage in the government's increasingly desperate hunt for ways to stop kids dodging Online Safety Act age checks.
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