Require all social media platforms to verify identity of accounts
Make identity verification a legal requirement for all existing and new users on social media platforms. Nicknames could be used to maintain anonymity in the public eye, but accounts will be linked to real identities to help ensure social media users can be traced by authorities.
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Require all social media platforms to verify identity of accounts
Make identity verification a legal requirement for all existing and new users on social media platforms. Nicknames could be used to maintain anonymity in the public eye, but accounts will be linked to real identities to help ensure social media users can be traced by authorities.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
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Members can read every reason.
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Fund a government-run online age verification system
We call on the UK Government to establish and fund a centralised, secure age verification system that is free or low-cost for platforms. This system could enable age checks to protect vulnerable users while supporting small to medium-sized businesses and comply with the Online Safety Act.
Suspected account verification scam on community platform
A community member reports receiving a suspicious message requesting card details and account balance information under the guise of platform verification.
Scam targeting social media account holders
Fraudsters are impersonating platform administrators and requesting bank details to restore suspended accounts. This is a phishing and fraud attempt targeting community members.
Require online platforms to remove misinformation targeting bereaved families
Introduce Jay’s Law: specific legislation obliging platforms to remove organised misinformation that targets grieving families after tragic deaths; require platforms to act on speculative, malicious content likely to cause serious harm; and work with Ofcom on enforcement and sanctions.