Petition · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Introduce rules to stop online platforms requiring children to scan their faces
Open for signatures
42 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask the UK Government to introduce rules preventing popular online platforms geared towards children from requiring facial scans or facial data for access to core services.
Some platforms popular with children, such as gaming platforms, have introduced facial age checks using third-party software. Many parents are concerned about their children’s faces being scanned and how that data is handled. We also request that the government investigate other apps that use these systems.
Timeline
| 24 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
42
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Opened
24 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.