Petition
Require all social media platforms to verify identity of accounts
Closed
9,058 signatures
What the petition asks
Make identity verification a legal requirement for all existing and new users on social media platforms. Nicknames could be used to maintain anonymity in the public eye, but accounts will be linked to real identities to help ensure social media users can be traced by authorities.
This could protect people against online hate and act as a deterrent to social media users writing hate online. Even with a nickname as a username, verification could mean a person can be traced and held responsible and deter people from writing hate and setting up fake accounts.
These extra layers of identification could also enable simpler identification of users, allowing action to be taken by platforms and authorities to deal with online hate.
We think this will create a safer online space for all.
These extra layers of identification could also enable simpler identification of users, allowing action to be taken by platforms and authorities to deal with online hate.
We think this will create a safer online space for all.
Timeline
| 17 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
9,058
Status
Closed
Opened
17 Jul 2025
Closed
17 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.