EU warns that VPNs are being used to bypass online age-verification systems, calling their use "a loophole in the legislation that needs closing" (Alex Lekander/CyberInsider)

The European Parliamentary Research Service has raised concerns over the use of virtual private networks (VPNs) to circumvent online age-verification systems. They describe this trend as a significant loophole in existing legislation that requires urgent attention and potential closure to ensure compliance with age-related regulations.