Substack implements age verification for UK users to comply with new law

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Substack will now require UK users to verify their age to access certain content. This is in response to the UK's Online Safety Act. The new policy mandates age verification for content deemed explicit or potentially harmful under the Act. Substack expressed concerns about such regulations impacting free expression. This measure aligns with global trends in online age verification laws. Substack will retain age estimates after verification and allows for manual review requests.


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