Rejected petition Make it law to supply ID to hold a social media account.

Make it law for social media providers to require ID to hold a social media account of any kind.

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As, arguably the most influential forms of interaction, it beggars belief that accountability for commentary on these platforms is not regulated. The anonymity currently allowed needs to be stopped. Nobody should be able to abuse others free of accountability.

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You might like to sign the following petitions:

Make it compulsory to submit ID on social media to help end online abuse.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/572480

Make verified ID a requirement for opening a social media account.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/575833

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Date submitted 28 February 2021
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