UK ministers weigh ban on under‑16s using online resale platforms after disturbing messages
Ministers are considering prohibiting anyone under 16 from using online marketplaces after concerns about how the sites’ messaging functions and photo…
Ministers are considering prohibiting anyone under 16 from using online marketplaces after concerns about how the sites’ messaging functions and photo features are being misused, The Guardian reported. The newspaper cited a case where a mother listed her seven‑year‑old daughter’s pink swimming costume on Vinted for £1, hoping other parents would buy it. The listing prompted a message from a user with a male handle that read, “So a little girl wore this yh [yeah]?” The incident illustrates the type of inappropriate contact that officials say is prompting a review of age‑related rules on resale apps.
Why it matters
A ban could reshape how families use resale platforms and aim to protect children from unwanted online interactions.
Key details
- Location
- United Kingdom · Europe
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- I’ll, Hannah, Vinted
- Section
- Technology
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