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Doubts over whether social media ban is enforceable

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Young people who have grown up on social media say they have doubts about whether a ban for under 16s is enforceable. If introduced, the law would require big tech companies to take reasonable steps to verify the age of users, and could face fines of billions of dollars if they don't. Children's Commissioner, Jane Searle spoke to Lisa Owen.

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