DeFiance Daily – The UK’s Online Safety Act was pitched as a way to protect children from harmful content. Instead, it’s offering a preview of a future internet that’s less private, less free, and less safe for everyone. In practice, the law’s age verification rules have led to blocked conversations on topics like menstruation, restricted access to certain music videos, and even limits on reading your own DMs — unless you verify your age with personal data or a facial scan.
The UK’s Online Safety Act Shows How “Child Protection” Can Mean Mass Censorship
Published August 14, 2025