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Children’s circumvention behaviours online

Research into how children aged 11 to 17 experience age assurance online, why some get around age checks, and how and why they use VPNs.

Last fetched 14 Jul 2026 · gov.uk
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At a glance
TypeIndependent report
First published13 Jul 2026
Last updated13 Jul 2026
Organisations
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Topics
Online safety
Source
Open on gov.uk
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CONSULT.
Empowering people through data intermediaries
PETITION
Repeal the Online Safety Act
PETITION
Ban immediately the use of dogs in scientific and regulatory procedures
PETITION
Introduce 16 as the minimum age for children to have social media
PETITION
End testing on dogs and other animals for development of products for human use
PETITION
Do not ban social media for under 16s
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