UK police bosses urge unsafe platforms to be blocked for under-16s
UK police chiefs are advocating for a ban on unsafe online platforms for children under 16. They emphasize the need to block access to social media and gaming apps that do not disable high-risk features like private messaging. The government supports these measures and is consulting on options to enhance online safety for children.
- ▪The National Crime Agency and National Police Chiefs' Council have called for banning platforms that allow high-risk features for children.
- ▪They identified six harmful features that should not be present on apps used by minors, including unrestricted contact from unknown adults and algorithms promoting harmful content.
- ▪The government is considering various options, including age limits and outright bans, to protect children online.
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UK police bosses urge unsafe platforms to be blocked for under-16sJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChris VallanceSenior technology reporterGetty ImagesChildren should be blocked from accessing social, AI and gaming apps which do not disable "high-risk" features such as private messaging, UK police chiefs have said.The National Crime Agency (NCA) and National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) said sites that do not prevent children from being contacted by strangers, recommended harmful content and sharing nude photos should be banned for under-16s.The joint call, responding to the government's consultation on whether to ban social media for under-16s, comes as platforms vow to make services safer for children.The government said tech firms must protect children online and it backs…
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