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 ]
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 ]
EU probes Meta over child protection concerns DW 05/16/2024
European Commission investigating Facebook and Instagram for potential harm to children through addiction and exposure to inappropriate content. [ more ]
EU probes Facebook, Instagram over child protection concerns DW 05/16/2024
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Facebook and Instagram over concerns of stimulating behavioral addiction in children. [ more ]
EU probes Meta over child protection concerns DW 05/16/2024
European Commission investigating Facebook and Instagram for potential harm to children through addiction and exposure to inappropriate content. [ more ]
EU probes Facebook, Instagram over child protection concerns DW 05/16/2024
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Facebook and Instagram over concerns of stimulating behavioral addiction in children. [ 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 ]
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 ]
The UK could require facial scans or photo IDs to view online porn
The UK's Office of Communications (Ofcom) has published draft age-restriction guidelines for online services hosting explicit sexual content as part of the Online Safety Act.
The guidelines require platforms to ensure children are not able to easily access adult content, with fines of up to £18 million for non-compliance. [ more ]