https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/internetfreedom/Recent content in internetfreedom on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 19 Jun 2026 06:02:51 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/uk-government-faces-backlash-over-proposed-vpn-restrictions-for-under-16s/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:02:51 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/uk-government-faces-backlash-over-proposed-vpn-restrictions-for-under-16s/The UK government is under pressure following announcements that may lead to new restrictions on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for under-16s. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall recently appeared on BBC Breakfast to discuss the issue, raising concerns about VPN usage circumventing a planned social media ban on minors. On 15 June, the government introduced a ban on social media use for under-16s, aiming to curb online risks for children. However, VPNs provide a way to bypass these restrictions, prompting the government to consider further regulations.