Reddit Introduces Age Verification for NSFW Content in the UK** As of July 14, Reddit users in the United Kingdom will encounter a novel hurdle when attempting to access content labeled Not Safe For Work (NSFW): age verification. This stringent measure is a direct consequence of the UK's newly enforced Online Safety Act. Unlike a simple click-through confirmation of being over 18, Reddit now demands concrete proof of age.
To comply with these regulations, users will be required to upload either a selfie or a government-issued identification document. This process will be facilitated through Persona, a third-party service. According to reports from BBC, Reddit assures users that it will not have access to the uploaded photo or ID. Instead... the platform will only store the verification status and the provided birthdate.
Persona has pledged to delete uploaded images within a seven-day period. Reddit guarantees that the birthdate information will remain confidential and will not be visible to other users or advertisers. This development is a direct response to the UK's Online Safety Act, "legislation that was passed in 2023 and is set to come into force on July 24," "2025.".. specifically for age verification requirements.
Starting July 14, Reddit users in the UK are getting hit with a new barrier to browsing anything labeled NSFW: age verification. No, you can't just click "I'm over 18" and move on. Under the UK's newly enforced Online Safety Act, Reddit is demanding actual proof.
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