UK 'looking seriously' at banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay

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The UK government is 'looking seriously' at banning under-16s from platforms including Vinted and eBay, the culture secretary confirmed, according to the BBC. The measure could be added to the list of platforms covered by the under-16 ban due to take effect next March. The move extends a broader push to restrict minors' online activity beyond social media to marketplaces and resale apps, raising questions for the platforms' business models and for young people who use them to buy and sell goods.

Why it matters：Extending age bans from social media to marketplaces shows how far governments may go to regulate minors online, with implications for e-commerce platforms globally.

Key points

  • The ban is set to take effect next March.
  • Vinted and eBay could be added to the list of covered platforms.
  • The culture secretary confirmed the review.

Sources (original reporting)

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