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VPN Usage Explodes in UK After Online Safety Act Triggers Age Checks on Harmful Content

Since the UK’s Online Safety Act required strict age checks for harmful content, VPN sign-ups have exploded by up to 1,800%. Privacy concerns are driving adults to bypass new restrictions, while petitions against the law gain traction. Regulators warn of heavy penalties for aiding users, but critics say tech-savvy Brits are undeterred.