Rejected petition Save Anonymity on Social Media

The Government should ensure that people on social media are protected under the anonymity as if this was removed this increases the risk of human trafficking, hackers and more people endangering the lives of minors and others alike in the country.

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The removal of anonymity also puts LGBT+ people in danger especially as Conversion Therapy is still legal in this country and the Government should protect those under the Equality Act (England and Wales). This also means that the rate of homeless youth surrounding their sexuality, gender and more. Protect those under the Equality Act

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Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You might like to sign the following petition:

Do not make verified ID a requirement for opening a social media account.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/579714

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Date submitted 14 March 2021
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