Require social media platforms to validate user IDs

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should reform regulation of social media and consider implementing new legislation requiring ID checks, to help tackle abuse faced by users. This would help track down users who choose to use platforms to attack others, often breaching acceptable use policy with no repercussions.

All too often people are the subject of racial and other abuse on social media, but are rarely brought to justice. It's proposed that social media users submit valid ID upon signup to prevent individuals using fake or anonymous accounts to send hateful comments, improving the traceability and allowing offenders to be prosecuted. This would also serve as a deterrent and help improve security on all platforms.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Make verified ID a requirement for opening a social media account.

Timeline

16 Apr 2021	Petition opened for signatures
22 Apr 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 22 Apr 2021

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