Clicky

UK porn block law: How the creepy age verification systems will work

The age verification systems will include online account based verification, app and voucher based verification, and facial scanning verification.

New information has been released about the age verification systems that will be rolled out as part of the UK’s porn blocking law which will be coming into force as part of the Digital Economy Act 2017.

There will be three main age verification under this law which are:

  1. Verifying your age using an online account
  2. Verifying your age using a voucher and app
  3. Verifying your age using facial scanning technology

It’s not clear when this porn blocking law will fully roll out. It was originally meant to start in April 2018 but it has been pushed back a number of times and the latest statement from Margot James, the Minister of State for Digital and the Creative Industries, suggest it will come in by April 21, 2019.

When this law comes into force, the only way to access porn from inside the UK will be through one of these age verification systems or via a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

Become a Member and Keep Reading…

Reclaim your digital freedom. Get the latest on censorship, cancel culture, and surveillance, and learn how to fight back.

Already a supporter? Sign In.

Share this post