#child-device-policy
#child-device-policy

6 hours ago

Number of websites selling child abuse images double in 12 months

The number of websites trafficking child sexual abuse images has doubled, reaching over 15,000, highlighting systemic failures in combating this issue.

#social-media

Law

Attorneys raise questions over NYC Council bills that would limit children's social media usage to 1 hour daily | amNewYork

Mental health

14 hours ago

When Summer Screen Time Poses a Mental Health Risk for Teens

Increased social media use among adolescents can negatively impact mental health, particularly when combined with developmental vulnerabilities and engagement-maximizing algorithms.

UK politics

Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

Psychology

Do You Want Your Kids Arguing Like a Politician?

Social media influences children's understanding of conflict and behavior more than unrealistic beauty standards do.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Social media usage can impact kids' reading skills

Social media usage can hinder language development in children while offering some cognitive benefits.

Digital life

fromwww.dw.com

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.

Law

Attorneys raise questions over NYC Council bills that would limit children's social media usage to 1 hour daily | amNewYork

Proposed bills to limit social media use for minors face criticism for potential civil rights violations and First Amendment concerns.

Mental health

14 hours ago

When Summer Screen Time Poses a Mental Health Risk for Teens

Increased social media use among adolescents can negatively impact mental health, particularly when combined with developmental vulnerabilities and engagement-maximizing algorithms.

Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

Executives from social media companies denied their platforms are addictive to children during a parliamentary hearing in Westminster.

Psychology

Do You Want Your Kids Arguing Like a Politician?

Social media influences children's understanding of conflict and behavior more than unrealistic beauty standards do.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Social media usage can impact kids' reading skills

Social media usage can hinder language development in children while offering some cognitive benefits.

Digital life

fromwww.dw.com

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.

Should We Grow Up With an Age Gate in This Hybrid World?

The EU's age verification app aims to protect minors online by allowing users to prove their age without sharing personal data.

fromWIRED

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.

fromAbove the Law

Privacy technologies

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.

fromFlipboard

1 month ago

Privacy technologies

How Child Safety Laws Are Changing the Internet

Age verification systems on social media platforms risk exposing users' sensitive personal data to hackers through third-party vendors handling ID and facial recognition checks.

Should We Grow Up With an Age Gate in This Hybrid World?

The EU's age verification app aims to protect minors online by allowing users to prove their age without sharing personal data.

fromWIRED

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.

fromAbove the Law

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.

fromFlipboard

1 month ago

How Child Safety Laws Are Changing the Internet

Age verification systems on social media platforms risk exposing users' sensitive personal data to hackers through third-party vendors handling ID and facial recognition checks.

more#age-verification

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.

Information security

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.

Information security

fromHarvard Gazette

13 hours ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.

Information security

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.

more#ai

YouTube adds enhanced parental controls, offers tips to families

YouTube said parents can now set variable daily time limits for Shorts, including setting it to zero minutes to turn the feed off entirely.

Parenting

#data-privacy

10 hours ago

Privacy technologies

How ICE Got My Data | EFFector 38.8

fromThedrum

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.

Privacy professionals

Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds

fromAdExchanger

Privacy professionals

Think You're Not A Data Broker? California's Delete Act Might Say Otherwise | AdExchanger

California's data broker registration requirements mandate businesses to register and comply with consumer data deletion requests or face significant penalties.

fromZDNET

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.

10 hours ago

How ICE Got My Data | EFFector 38.8

Tech companies may compromise user data when pressured by the government, as seen in a case involving Google and ICE.

fromThedrum

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.

Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds

Excessive data collection by rental platforms increases tenant vulnerability, prompting calls for reduced personal information requirements.

fromAdExchanger

Think You're Not A Data Broker? California's Delete Act Might Say Otherwise | AdExchanger

California's data broker registration requirements mandate businesses to register and comply with consumer data deletion requests or face significant penalties.

fromZDNET

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.

Australia targets gaming platforms in child safety push

Australia's eSafety Commission demands online gaming platforms explain child protection measures against predators and radicalization.

13 hours ago

I was wrong about the danger of smartphones in schools. It's far, far worse than I thought | Lola Okolosie

Smartphones in schools have proven to be detrimental, leading to attention issues and various harms for students, prompting a statutory ban in England.

#ofcom

UK watchdog to investigate Telegram over alleged child sexual abuse material

Ofcom is investigating Telegram for failing to prevent the sharing of child sexual abuse material under the UK's Online Safety Act.

Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns

Ofcom is investigating Telegram for failing to prevent the sharing of child sexual abuse material.

UK watchdog to investigate Telegram over alleged child sexual abuse material

Ofcom is investigating Telegram for failing to prevent the sharing of child sexual abuse material under the UK's Online Safety Act.

Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns

Ofcom is investigating Telegram for failing to prevent the sharing of child sexual abuse material.

more#ofcom

#meta

fromEntrepreneur

11 hours ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.

Law

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

fromTNW | Meta

Meta is installing tracking software on US employees' computers

Meta is implementing tracking software on employee computers to gather data for AI model training, raising concerns about workplace surveillance.

Privacy professionals

Meta staff protest surveillance software on work PCs

fromMail Online

Meta Big Brother: Mark Zuckerberg's firm starts tracking employees

Meta plans to track employee keystrokes and mouse clicks to train AI models, raising concerns about privacy and job security.

fromFuturism

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Meta is implementing tracking software on employees' computers to gather data for AI training, raising ethical and privacy concerns.

fromEntrepreneur

11 hours ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.

Law

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for harming children's mental health and failing to prevent child exploitation.

fromTNW | Meta

Meta is installing tracking software on US employees' computers

Meta is implementing tracking software on employee computers to gather data for AI model training, raising concerns about workplace surveillance.

Meta staff protest surveillance software on work PCs

Meta is implementing surveillance software on employee computers to gather data for improving AI models.

fromMail Online

Meta Big Brother: Mark Zuckerberg's firm starts tracking employees

Meta plans to track employee keystrokes and mouse clicks to train AI models, raising concerns about privacy and job security.

fromFuturism

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Meta is implementing tracking software on employees' computers to gather data for AI training, raising ethical and privacy concerns.

Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones | TechCrunch

Apple fixed a bug that allowed law enforcement to extract deleted messages from iPhones and iPads via cached notifications.

fromTechCrunch

Apple's Cal AI crackdown signals it's still policing the App Store | TechCrunch

Apple enforces strict App Store rules, recently removing Cal AI for violating in-app purchase guidelines and using manipulative tactics.

fromTechCrunch

9 hours ago

Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones | TechCrunch

Apple fixed a bug that allowed law enforcement to extract deleted messages from iPhones and iPads via cached notifications.

fromTechCrunch

Apple's Cal AI crackdown signals it's still policing the App Store | TechCrunch

Apple enforces strict App Store rules, recently removing Cal AI for violating in-app purchase guidelines and using manipulative tactics.

Colorado governor signs law recognizing that trans kids have privacy rights

A new Colorado law seals name-change records for minors, enhancing privacy for transgender youth.

Digital life

fromThe New Yorker

6 hours ago

The Anguish of Data Loss

Data preservation is crucial, yet digital devices are fragile and often treated carelessly, leading to significant loss when data is not backed up.

fromTruthout

Heritage Foundation Wants to "Save the Family" by Further Undermining Child Care

The Heritage Foundation's new policy platform aims to steer mothers out of the workforce and promote early marriage through various policy changes.

Right-wing politics

fromLGBTQ Nation

FCC wants to "gender police" kids' TV shows by adding warnings about trans characters - LGBTQ Nation

FCC is seeking to revise TV ratings to address concerns about gender identity themes in children's programming.

Marketing

22 hours ago

An element of exploitation': the world of TikTok child skincare influencers

Children as young as 13 are promoting skincare products, raising concerns about marketing ethics and the necessity of such products for their age group.

SF parents

fromThe Nation

Online Community Development

We Need to Tear Down the Adoption Industry

A US military raid in Afghanistan resulted in the death of a family, with conflicting accounts of the event and the fate of a missing infant.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

The Myriad Complex Ways Young People Use AI

Young people increasingly engage with AI for emotional support and social interaction, revealing a complex relationship with technology.

Higher education

Intellectual property law

DOJ Extends Web Accessibility Deadline

The government extends compliance deadline for federal accessibility guidelines for colleges and public entities to support students with disabilities.

fromAdExchanger

Why A 1967 Privacy Law Is Powering A New Wave Of Ad Tech Lawsuits | AdExchanger

CIPA, a 1967 law, has become a significant challenge for ad tech due to its private right of action and potential for high damages.

London politics

fromIrish Independent

Garda's address and school which his children attend posted online during fuel protests, GRA conference hears

Gardaí face threats and doxing, impacting their safety and confidence in policing.

5 hours ago

NCSC heralds end of passwords for consumers and pushes secure passkeys | Computer Weekly

Consumers are urged to replace passwords with passkeys for better security and ease of access to online services.

fromTNW | Government-Policy

11 hours ago

Linux may get exemption from Colorado age-check bill

OS-level age checks for open source systems raise concerns, but proposed exemptions in Colorado may set a precedent amid potential federal legislation.

UK news

After X and Grok, Ofcom opens child safety investigation into Telegram

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Telegram for potential non-compliance with the Online Safety Act regarding child sexual abuse material.

What Kids Lose When Dinner Time Becomes Screen Time

Loneliness is a public health crisis affecting one in six people globally, impacting mental and physical health.

Apple's Tim Cook leaves behind complicated legacy on privacy

Tim Cook's legacy as a privacy advocate is complicated by his concessions to government demands, particularly in China.

22 hours ago

#ToddlerSkincare: the dark and exploitative' world of children's beauty videos on TikTok

Children under 13 are featured in TikTok skincare videos, raising concerns about the beauty industry's influence and lack of protections for young influencers.

17 hours ago

Google unleashes even more AI security agents to fight crims

AI is essential for cybersecurity, transitioning from human-led to AI-led defense strategies overseen by humans.

Phones to be banned in schools by law in England, government says

The government will introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools in England to enhance student behavior and academic performance.

England's school phone ban gets teeth. Nobody gets bitten

England is moving to legally enforce smartphone bans in schools following support from peers for the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

Phones to be banned in schools by law in England, government says

The government will introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools in England to enhance student behavior and academic performance.

England's school phone ban gets teeth. Nobody gets bitten

England is moving to legally enforce smartphone bans in schools following support from peers for the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

Mass. House passes bill restricting teen social media and phones in schools

A Massachusetts bill bans social media for children under 14 and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds, along with a cellphone ban in schools.

fromBoston.com

Mass. House to vote on youth social media ban, strict school cellphone ban

Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban social media for children under 14 and restrict cellphone use in schools.

Boston

fromBoston.com

Mass. House passes bill restricting teen social media and phones in schools

A Massachusetts bill bans social media for children under 14 and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds, along with a cellphone ban in schools.

fromBoston.com

Mass. House to vote on youth social media ban, strict school cellphone ban

Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban social media for children under 14 and restrict cellphone use in schools.

more#massachusetts

fromMissouri Independent

Missouri House forges ahead with bill targeting AI deepfakes and youth social media use * Missouri Independent

Missouri legislation aims to protect residents from AI-related harms with strict penalties and age verification for social media use.

fromEngadget

Apple rolls out iOS 26.4.2 to fix a flaw that allowed the FBI to access push notifications

Apple's iOS update fixes a flaw allowing law enforcement to view deleted push notifications, enhancing user privacy.

fromLos Angeles Times

LAUSD to vote on restricting student screen time, after years of encouraging classroom use

Los Angeles Unified plans to limit student screen time due to concerns over mental health and academic performance.

Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England under new plans

A statutory ban on mobile phones in schools in England will be introduced to support child safeguarding legislation.

How Co-Parenting Apps Can Reduce Conflict for Co-Parents

Using custody apps can streamline communication and reduce stress in co-parenting arrangements.

fromEngadget

Cash App now supports accounts for kids 6-12

Cash App's new parent-managed accounts provide a dedicated platform for parents to send allowances, set aside savings, and track their child's spending, promoting financial independence from a young age.

NYC parents

Ex-parliamentary employee arrested under anti-hacking law

We are aware of the arrest of an individual under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, but as this is a live police investigation we are unable to comment further.

EU data protection

#privacy

fromSecuritymagazine

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.

Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

Push notifications can reveal personal information, and both Apple and Google have restrictions on sharing this data with law enforcement.

fromSecuritymagazine

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.

Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

Push notifications can reveal personal information, and both Apple and Google have restrictions on sharing this data with law enforcement.

more#privacy

13 hours ago

EFF Sues DHS and ICE For Records on Subpoenas Seeking to Unmask Online Critics

EFF is suing DHS and ICE for misuse of subpoenas to obtain user data without proper notification.

fromThe Hacker News

17 hours ago

Toxic Combinations: When Cross-App Permissions Stack into Risk

Moltbook's database exposure revealed significant security risks, including unencrypted credentials and API tokens, due to poor oversight of AI agent integrations.

UK news

Phone firms should use technology to stop children taking nudes, police chief says

Tech firms must enhance children's online safety by preventing the creation of nude images on their devices, according to law enforcement officials.

Mobile phone ban in schools set to become statutory in major government ruling

Mobile phone bans in schools are becoming statutory under the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill to enhance child safeguarding measures.

#child-safety

Parenting

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

fromNextgov.com

3 weeks ago

Tech bills of the week: Child social media safety, Data center moratorium, and more

New child safety legislation, Sammy's Law, aims to enhance parental control over children's social media use through safety notifications and monitoring tools.

fromMedium

7 months ago

Privacy technologies

Child Safety vs. Corporate Profits Online

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.

fromNextgov.com

3 weeks ago

Tech bills of the week: Child social media safety, Data center moratorium, and more

New child safety legislation, Sammy's Law, aims to enhance parental control over children's social media use through safety notifications and monitoring tools.

fromMedium

7 months ago

Privacy technologies

Child Safety vs. Corporate Profits Online

more#child-safety

Get a grip on scandal' of illegal child social care in England, ministers are told

The number of children in unregulated care settings in England has surged by over 370% in five years, raising serious concerns about their safety.

4 days ago

Government to host summit about keeping children safe online in age of AI

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and online safety, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.

Under-16s could be banned from using AI chatbots, minister suggests

The government is considering age restrictions for AI chatbots to protect children under 16 from potential harm.

fromEngadget

AI company deletes the 3 million OKCupid photos it used for facial recognition training

Clarifai deleted 3 million profile photos from OkCupid after a settlement with the FTC for violating privacy policies.

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans to restrict social media use by age starting on January 1, 2027, citing concerns such as problems sleeping, increasing anxiety, and social media platforms' addictive designs.

EU data protection

fromTechzine Global

Lovable under fire over data breach

Lovable faced criticism for a vulnerability that exposed users' sensitive data, including source code and chat history, due to insufficient access controls.

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.

fromDigital Trends

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.

Lovable left AI prompts and user data exposed, one researcher found

Lovable's platform exposed users' private data, including chat histories and source code, to other users due to a significant data breach.

fromLos Angeles Times

Woman says chatbot pushed her son to suicide and these 'guardrails' are crucial

Legislation is proposed to regulate companion chatbots to protect minors from potential harm, requiring risk assessments and crisis resource referrals.

fromWIRED

They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They're Sworn Enemies

GrapheneOS is highly regarded for mobile security, but its creator, Daniel Micay, has a controversial and enigmatic reputation within the cybersecurity community.

fromGameSpot

Sony Has Global Plans For PlayStation Age Verification - Report

PlayStation users must verify their age to access online communication features later this year.

Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds

Child victims of online sexual abuse face increased risks due to police forces' inability to manage rising cases and inadequate protective measures.

California

fromLos Angeles Times

1 month ago

Modern parenting means apps for sports, school and more. What this means for data privacy

A California bill would add student data protections by restricting AI companies' use of student information and expanding privacy for college students.

fromNextgov.com

4 weeks ago

GOP policy leads highlight child safety as key step in national AI legislation

A unified federal AI regulatory framework is essential to ensure child safety and avoid inconsistent state regulations.

2 months ago

10 Things Parents Can Do to Keep Kids Safe When Using Screens

Parents should set clear, written device rules, model healthy screen habits, encourage non-screen activities, allow boredom for creativity, and communicate openly without judgment.