Caught in the Act: The UK’s New Age Verification Law

A Live Data Protection Made Easy Special

Hosted by: Caine Glancy, Catarina Santos & Philip Brining
Location: Microsoft Teams – Live Interactive Session

What’s It About?

The UK’s new age verification law is here, and it’s already making waves. From facial recognition and ID checks to the record-breaking surge in VPN usage, this law is doing more than protecting children. It’s reshaping the privacy landscape, raising questions for organisations, regulators and individuals alike.

In this live Data Protection Made Easy special, we’re diving into both sides of the debate:

• Is this a step forward for online safety, or a step too far into surveillance?
• Are VPN users simply bypassing age checks—or signalling a lack of public trust in policy?
• What are the legal and ethical implications for organisations collecting biometric data or verifying identities online?

Join hosts Caine Glancy, Catarina Santos and Philip Brining as they unpack the two recent blogs on:

• Age Verification & Data Protection
• VPNs, Online Safety, and the Rise of Privacy Workarounds

Expect sharp insights, expert opinions, live Q&A and a few cheeky talking points too.

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This is more than just a podcast. It’s a conversation about the future of privacy in the UK, and you’re invited.