Petition · past parliament
Enforce I'd verification to open a social media account on any platform
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
Stop anyone from being able to set up social media without verifying their age and identity.
Allow people the right to use a different name / alias but ensure there is an I'd verification behind each account.
Allow people the right to use a different name / alias but ensure there is an I'd verification behind each account.
It will minimise online bullying, paedophiles having free reign over social platforms to groom children and teens.
Protect kids, stop underage social use and toxicity in year groups, which is a leading contribution to mental health issues in children and young adults.
Hold trolls accountable for their actions, helping the police to identify abusers and bullies.
Yes you have a right to be anonymous but if you really need to, don't use social media.
Protect kids, stop underage social use and toxicity in year groups, which is a leading contribution to mental health issues in children and young adults.
Hold trolls accountable for their actions, helping the police to identify abusers and bullies.
Yes you have a right to be anonymous but if you really need to, don't use social media.
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 which calls for the same action: Require social media platforms to introduce mandatory ID verification
Timeline
| 28 Jan 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Jan 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
30 Jan 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.