In July 2025, Reddit will enforce age verification for UK users wanting access to mature content, mandated by the UK Online Safety Act. This law aims to prevent minors from accessing explicit material. However, the process involves submitting personal identification and facial recognition, leading to privacy issues for many users. To avoid sharing sensitive documents, a common workaround is using a VPN, which allows users to access Reddit without completing the age verification. The article outlines the rules' introduction, the functionality of VPNs, and compliant methods for accessing Reddit online.
From July 2025, mature or NSFW subreddits on Reddit in the UK will require identity checks before content is visible, raising privacy concerns for users.
Submitting a government ID or facial scan to a third-party service raises legitimate questions about data security for many professionals and users.
A VPN changes your IP address so Reddit treats you as if you're connecting from a location where age checks don't apply, making it a practical solution.
In July 2025, the UK Online Safety Act requires platforms hosting mature content to verify users' ages to prevent under-18s from accessing explicit material.
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