A renowned music conductor received a suspended sentence for child sex offences, emphasizing the importance of accountability and awareness within society. [ more ]
UK govt urged to consider ban on smartphones for under-16s
The Education Select Committee urges the UK government to consider a total ban on smartphones for under-16s due to increased screen time and insufficient protection from online harms. [ more ]
The Education Select Committee proposes banning smartphones for under-16s due to serious dangers online, urging government action and parent control. [ more ]
A renowned music conductor received a suspended sentence for child sex offences, emphasizing the importance of accountability and awareness within society. [ more ]
UK govt urged to consider ban on smartphones for under-16s
The Education Select Committee urges the UK government to consider a total ban on smartphones for under-16s due to increased screen time and insufficient protection from online harms. [ more ]
The Education Select Committee proposes banning smartphones for under-16s due to serious dangers online, urging government action and parent control. [ more ]
New Mexico attorney general's office has filed a lawsuit against Meta for failing to protect younger users on Facebook and Instagram.
The lawsuit alleges that Meta allowed its platforms to become a marketplace for predators and failed to prevent children under 13 from accessing its services. [ more ]
Ofcom draft guidance suggests scanning the faces of porn users to verify their age and implement extra checks for young-looking adults.
Privacy campaigners have raised concerns about the potential risks and consequences of collecting sensitive personal information for age verification. [ more ]
Pornography viewers could be forced to scan their faces before watching videos
UK online safety regulator Ofcom has published guidance on enforcing the Online Safety Act, which requires adult websites to verify the age of viewers.
Methods recommended include facial scanning, open banking, photo ID matching, mobile network age checks, credit card checks, and digital identity wallets. [ more ]