The UK's online safety consultation ends today — here's what it could mean for VPNs
The UK's online safety consultation regarding potential restrictions on VPN services concludes today. This initiative aims to gather public input on measures to protect children online, including the controversial possibility of age-gating VPN access. The outcome may significantly impact how VPNs are used and regulated in the UK.
- ▪The consultation, titled 'Growing up in the online world', was launched to assess online safety measures for children.
- ▪VPN usage surged in the UK last year as users sought to bypass mandatory age checks.
- ▪Cybersecurity experts warn that age-restricting VPNs could create new data vulnerabilities without enhancing child safety.
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VPN VPN Privacy & Security The UK's online safety consultation ends today — here's what it could mean for VPNs Features By Chiara Castro published 26 May 2026 Findings from the "Growing up in the online world" national consultation will determine whether VPN services will be restricted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Gemini / Future PLC) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Today is the last day for citizens and organizations in the UK to have their say on which measures lawmakers should take to protect children online.
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