Keywords: Online protection


Austria to ban social media for children under 14

The Austrian government has announced plans to prohibit children under the age of 14 from using social media platforms, following extensive negotiations within the ruling coalition. The measure aims to protect young users from online risks, particularly the addictive nature of social networks, which......

Australia bans social media for under-16s in global first

Australia has introduced a world-first law prohibiting children under 16 from using major social media platforms, aiming to protect youth from addictive algorithms and online risks. Starting Wednesday morning, hundreds of thousands of Australian teens found themselves blocked from apps such as Instagram,......

Instagram's Teen Account Revolution: Empowering Parents, Protecting Youth

In a bold move to enhance online safety for teenagers, Instagram has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of its platform, promising an array of "built-in protections" for young users and granting parents increased control and peace of mind. The new "Teen Accounts" initiative, set to......