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31 July 2025

4397 GB adults surveyed

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On Friday 25 July, new rules required many websites to verify users are 18 or older. Have you encountered these new restrictions yourself while trying to access websites or content of any kind in the past week?

Conducted 31 July 2025

YouGov surveyed 4397 GB adults

26%
68%
3%
3%
On Friday 25 July, new rules required many websites to verify users are 18 or older. Have you encountered these new restrictions yourself while trying to access websites or content of any kind in the past week?

Conducted 31 July 2025

YouGov surveyed 4397 GB adults

By:
26%
68%
3%
3%

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