https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/technologypolicy/Recent content in technologypolicy on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 06 Jul 2026 05:09:13 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/andy-burnham-signals-potential-new-vpn-restrictions-as-part-of-online-safety-push/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:09:13 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/andy-burnham-signals-potential-new-vpn-restrictions-as-part-of-online-safety-push/Andy Burnham, poised to become Prime Minister, has indicated that new rules around VPN usage may be introduced as part of broader efforts to protect children online. This move aligns with the Labour Party’s ongoing initiative, led by Sir Keir Starmer, to enforce a social media ban for under-16s. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall previously announced that updates to VPN regulations would be unveiled by July. A spokesperson for Burnham told Birmingham Live that he is determined to safeguard children by supporting age restrictions on social media access.