Rejected petition Force all social media companies to verify accounts

Force all social media companies (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat etc.) to verify accounts - make people confirm their identity by showing an identity document to create or continue with an account.

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This is simple and would eradicate all online abuse as people can't hide behind fake accounts

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action:

Make verified ID a requirement for opening a social media account.:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/598012

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Date submitted 4 November 2021
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