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Case of Halifax teenager accused of online extremism referred to restorative justice program
Four of five charges against the youth have been withdrawn, and the remaining charge referred to the program…
Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16
Malaysia has started enforcing rules to prevent children under 16 from having social media accounts.…
Victims of sexual abuse forced to ‘suck it up’ for sake of child perpetrators, warns Jess Phillips
Former safeguarding minister calls for sentencing guidelines review and fears crime now seen as ‘content for an eyeball economy’…
Canadian man admits sending ‘suicide packets’ to hundreds of people around world
Kenneth Law, who sold lethal chemicals online with instructions on how to use them, admits counselling or aiding suicide ‘It was too easy’: families ask how Kenneth Law enabled so …
UN urges ‘urgent’ action to protect children online
Call comes amid a global push for greater accountability and oversight of social media platforms.…
Social media ban 'won't keep children safe', commissioner warns
Nicola Killean warned a social media ban could drive children to less regulated or riskier parts of the internet.…
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3 common hookup app profile mistakes: Keep this off your AdultFriendFinder profile
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UN says protecting children online an ‘urgent priority’
The UN declares protecting children online an urgent priority, urging tech giants to embed safety by design and hold those responsible for harm accountable. Read more at straitstim…
UK minister visits Australia for ‘lessons’ ahead of expected British social media crackdown
Kanishka Narayan says Australia’s pioneering law has contributed to national conversation under way in Britain The UK’s online safety minister says he has spent a week in Australia…
The UK's under-16s social media ban could arrive soon — but here are 8 measures we could see instead
The UK Government's new social media rules are coming soon, here's what we expect,…
Molly Russell’s bereaved father demands government makes internet ‘as safe as possible’
14-year-old daughter Molly took her own life in 2017 after viewing harmful content online…
Canada's online safety bill could threaten encryption, Apple & Google push for amendments
As the Canadian bill for online safety is being debated in the House of Commons, Apple and Google have shared their desire for judicial oversight and protections for encryption in …
Molly Russell would be fighting to make online world safe, bereaved father says
The Government’s consultation on what action it should take to tackle social media harms, titled Growing Up In The Online World, has closed.…
Apple, Google push for judicial oversight in Canada online safety bill
One in ten girls threatened with having nude photos of them shared, shocking data reveals
Exclusive: Data from children’s charity Barnardo’s shows one in 10 girls in the UK have been threatened with having nude pictures of themselves shared…
Parents told Government to announce online safety plan in ‘weeks, not months’
The Government’s Growing Up In The Online World consultation is closing.…
The UK's online safety consultation ends today — here's what it could mean for VPNs
Findings from the "Growing up in the online world" national consultation will determine whether VPN services will be restricted…
5 AdultFriendFinder scams to avoid
It's easy to have a good time on the site, but careful you don't get scammed.…
Government vows to bring in under-16 social media restrictions by end of year
Tech minister Liz Kendall told the BBC the government would publish a response to the consultation in the summer.…
‘A tsunami of harm’: views on tackling online safety for under-16s in the UK
Campaigners, teenagers, legislators and experts give their opinions on the government’s social media consultation Change is coming for social media platforms. The UK government’s c…
The Download: online safety's future and climate tech's big pivot
Plus: SpaceX has filed for an IPO expected to be the largest ever.…
New California Bill Aims to Close Loophole in Child Online Extortion Cases
A growing crime, where adults extort minors using other minors, has increased significantly in recent years, catching the attention of State Sen. Tony Strickland and Orange County …
UK police bosses urge unsafe platforms to be blocked for under-16s
The NCA and NPCC say children should be blocked from accessing sites which do not stop them seeing nudes or being contacted by strangers.…
Tech researchers are suing the Trump administration over the future of online s
In a lawsuit, the Coalition for Independent Technology Research argues the government is using immigration policy to stifle free speech and tech regulation.…
Australian judge fines X Corp. $465,000 for online safety breach
Australian judge fines X Corp. $465,000 for breaching online safety regulations in a three-year legal battle over child exploitation content.…
Australian court fines Musk's X close to €400,000 for not disclosing data to online safety watchdog
The initial violation notice was sent by Australian authorities to Twitter Inc shortly before billionaire Elon Musk acquired the company and renamed it to X. The social media platf…
Editor's Notes: Why some Jews are scrubbing themselves from the internet - comment
The writer who asks for anonymity has not abandoned the Jewish people. He is covering, trying to stay employable and safe in a world that has quietly decided his affiliation is a l…
Incoming Ofcom chair vows to take on ‘tech bros’
Ian Cheshire says media regulator must address perception it has been complacent and slow on online safety Ofcom’s incoming chair has vowed to take on the “tech bros”, as he conced…
TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.…
2.8 million hit in frightening scareware attack that holds your browser hostage — how to stay safe
Scammers are using a new browser-locking scareware attack to trick potential victims into calling them for help.…
FTC urged to investigate Roblox for allegedly exposing kids to sex predators, misleading public about safety
Fairplay and the National Center for Online Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) allege that Roblox’s voice and text chat features “are a source of substantial harm to children, facilitatin…
Limit social media ban for under-16s to unsafe apps, Starmer urged
Campaigners warn against blanket restrictions and say focus should be on blocking teenagers from platforms with ‘risky’ features Online safety campaigners have urged Keir Starmer t…
Architect of the UK Online Safety Act Calls for Its Complete Repeal
We learn today that Rt Hon Nadine Dorries, former MP, Culture Secretary, champion of the Online Safety Bill, and the Member of Parliament who formally introduced the law in the Hou…
FTC’s Strict Anti-Deepfake Rule Kicks in Today. Here’s What That Means for Grok
Digital platforms will be held liable for nonconsensual sexual images but critics say it will be a free speech disaster.…
Now they’re censoring Reform’s policy announcements
TikTok’s removal of Zia Yusuf’s video on migration shows why we must repeal the Online Safety Act.…
Mozilla warns UK: Breaking VPNs will not magically fix Britain's age-check mess
Firefox maker says the tools are basic security infrastructure, not teenage contraband…
How to unblock Pornhub for free in Australia
Bypass content restrictions in a few simple steps.…
Exclusive: 'We're not a compliant organization, we're a leading organization' — How Nex's kid-friendly console aims to be ahead of the UK's Online Safety Act
We speak to Nex's CEO and president about the company's Trust and Safety ambitions.…
Meghan: Social media is pushing girls into anorexia
The Duchess of Sussex continued her campaign against online harms at the opening of a memorial to children in Geneva.…
The Guardian view on policing the internet: Ofcom must pusher harder on illegal content | Editorial
Editorial: Jess Phillips’ frustration about online safety points to an alarming reluctance to confront big tech…
Mozilla to UK regulators: VPNs are essential privacy and security tools
In the context of concerns around young people’s interactions with digital technologies, the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is consulting on additional meas…
EU urges fast rollout of age-verification app to protect minors online
It urged member states to ensure the technology is available everywhere before the end of 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
States take up kids online safety as Congress stalls
Why Sharing a Screenshot Can Get You Jailed in the UAE
The war in Iran has drawn attention to arrests in the United Arab Emirates over online content, but the legal framework behind that enforcement has existed for years.…
New phishing scam targets your FOMO with fake party invitations
Be on the lookout for vague party invites in your inbox from long-distance accquaintances.…
Social media restrictions for children ‘need to stand test of time’ – Phillipson
The Education Secretary said it is ‘not a question of whether we take further action to protect young people, it’s the shape of that action.’…
Minister promises 'some form' of social media restrictions for under-16s
The government is consulting on changes as a new social media law goes through its final Parliamentary stages.…