Not sure if it's a global policy, but as far as I have seen, even LocalBitcoins is no longer the preferred option to go for due to their 'recent' policy change. Authorities are doing the best they can to cap our freedom.

Trying to find someone locally to trade with isn't that much of an interesting option either, especially with how buyers and sellers are walking targets because they have either cash or coins on them.

Even Bitcoin ATMs have all adapted to KYC/AML policies and even require selfies in some cases. Within 2 years 99% of the services will force you to verify yourself, and the other 1% will consist of unregulated disasters.