Ofcom outlines ways social media can verify ages of users

Ofcom has revealed four specific methods for teenagers to prove they are over 16 before a social media ban takes effect next year. To verify user ages, the regulator suggests the implementation of photo and digital ID, banking checks, or facial age estimation. These measures are designed to ensure compliance with the upcoming rules, providing platforms with clear pathways to confirm that users meet the minimum age requirement of 16 to access social media services.