If a fake moustache can fool age checks, is the Online Safety Act working?

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If a fake moustache can fool age checks, is the Online Safety Act working?

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If a fake moustache can fool age checks, is the Online Safety Act working?

Thu May 07 2026

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A UK report finds some progress since the Act came into force, but widespread workarounds, ongoing harm, and unresolved privacy concerns suggest the impact is still limited.