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Keywords: Online Safety
Governments across Europe and Asia are preparing to tighten restrictions on minors’ access to social media, drawing momentum from Australia’s landmark ban that has led to the removal of 4.7 million accounts belonging to users under 16 since December. Ireland’s Cabinet is expected to......
Malaysia announced plans to prohibit social media use by individuals under the age of 16 starting in 2026, aligning with Australia’s pioneering restrictions that come into effect in December 2025. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the Cabinet’s approval of the measure, emphasizing......
Australia is moving forward with one of the world’s most restrictive social media regulations, prompting Snapchat to introduce a mandatory age-verification system for its users in the country. The platform confirmed that, starting this week, many Australian users will be required to prove their......
FIFA announced on Sunday that it has reinforced its online safety and content-moderation system, expanding the service available to all players, teams, officials and member associations throughout the year. This initiative aims to counter the rising tide of online abuse targeting football stakeholders......
The Australian government has released the results of a long-awaited trial on age assurance technologies, designed to enforce the upcoming ban on social media use by children under 16. The report concluded that while several technologies showed promise, errors remain inevitable, particularly for users......
A series of criminal cases has exposed how sexual predators are exploiting Telegram's privacy features to distribute illegal content and coordinate abuse, prompting increased scrutiny of the messaging platform's security policies. In a recent case in England, 45-year-old John Gary Humphreys......
The rise of social media has created a digital playground where millions of children interact daily. However, alongside its benefits comes the darker reality of cyberbullying and safety concerns. Australia is now taking a bold step to address these issues with a proposed law that would ban children under......
In a move that has sparked debate and divided opinions, Australia's government is taking a stand against unrestricted social media access for minors. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed a ban on social media use for children, aiming to address concerns about the potential harm caused by......
YouTube is overhauling its recommendation system to limit teenagers' exposure to videos that promote idealized body images and fitness standards. This shift comes in response to concerns that such content, when viewed repeatedly, can negatively impact young viewers' self-esteem and body image. Under......