Mozilla Opposes UK Plans to Age-Gate VPNs, Defends Privacy as a Right

The UK is considering restricting VPN access for young people to improve online safety, but Mozilla argues this undermines fundamental privacy rights without effectively protecting youth. VPNs are critical security tools for all users, especially vulnerable populations like journalists and activists. Mozilla urges policymakers to hold platforms accountable instead, emphasizing that digital literacy and responsible design—not tool restrictions—are the real solutions.