GoKawiilUK considers adding Vinted, eBay to under-16 social media ban
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the government is 'looking seriously' at extending its planned under-16 social media ban to reselling platforms Vinted and eBay. The ban, due in March, already covers sites like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat; reports suggest Depop and Facebook Marketplace could also be added. eBay said it looks forward to working with the government, while Vinted has not commented.
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The move signals that regulators see messaging features on e-commerce platforms, not just social networks, as a grooming risk for children. Both Vinted and eBay already require users to be 18, so an official ban could tighten enforcement obligations rather than simply set a new age rule. The expansion suggests the government's definition of 'social media' for regulatory purposes may broaden to cover any platform with peer-to-peer messaging.
- Nandy says government is seriously considering banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay.
- The move would extend the March social media ban beyond platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
- Depop and Facebook Marketplace are also reportedly being considered for inclusion.
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