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Closed petition Prevent under 18s using social media or dating sites/applications
The Government should make it illegal for under 18s to use social media or dating sites/applications, and require social media/dating platforms to verify the ID and age of all users.
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This should protect younger people from being targeted on these applications and also ensure that people cannot inadvertently interact with minors that have claimed they are older than they are.
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