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Age-assurance industry should be regulated by UK government, Open Rights Group says

( July 23, 2025, 14:37 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The age-assurance industry should be regulated by the UK government to protect users’ privacy and security, as platforms begin rolling out age checks under the Online Safety Act, the advocacy group Open Rights Group has said. From July 25, many services must verify users are over 18 to access certain content and features. But ORG said that users are being forced to share sensitive data with unregulated providers, which often lack strong security, collect user information, and offer no consumer choice.Statement follows....

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