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EU calls VPNs “a loophole that needs closing” in age verification push

📅 8 May 2026 at 12:17 UTC📰 Cyber InsiderView original source ↗
EU calls VPNs “a loophole that needs closing” in age verification push

The European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) has warned that virtual private networks (VPNs) are increasingly being used to bypass online age-verification systems, describing the trend as “a loophole in the legislation that needs closing.” The warning comes as governments across Europe and elsewhere continue expanding online child-safety rules that require platforms to verify users’ ages … The post EU calls VPNs “a loophole that needs closing” in age verification push appeared first on CyberInsider.

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🔍Threat Overview

EU regulators are concerned that VPNs are being used to bypass online age verification systems, creating a loophole in the legislation that needs closing. This trend is expected to increase as governments expand online child-safety rules.

⚙️Technical Details
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
Minors and individuals attempting to access adult or age-restricted content online
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Implement robust age verification measures on platforms
2Monitor VPN usage and potential misuse of age-verification systems
3Educate users about the risks of using VPNs to bypass age verification

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