Vinted and eBay face potential under-16 social media ban inclusion

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Vinted and eBay are under review for potential inclusion in the UK under-16 social media ban.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy highlighted concerns over private chat functions on resale apps.

Both companies state their platforms are intended for adults and involve binding contracts.

The broader ban targeting platforms like Instagram and TikTok is set to launch by spring 2027.

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