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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

YouTube should not be exempt from Australia's under-16s social media ban, eSafety commissioner says

"Given the known risks of harm on YouTube, the similarity of its functionality to other online services, and without sufficient evidence demonstrating that YouTube predominately provides beneficial experiences for children under 16, providing a specific carve out for YouTube appears to be inconsistent with the purpose of the Act."
UK news
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Republicans are barreling toward remaking the internet

It shows the chamber can work on something important, that no one let partisanship get in the way of passing this important legislation.
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Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Texas governor signs online safety law in blow to Apple and Google

Texas has enacted a bill mandating age verification for app downloads by minors, despite opposition from tech giants Apple and Google.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Greece launches state app to limit children's screen time DW 05/05/2025

Greece launches 'Kids Wallet' app for parents to monitor children's online activities and confirm their ages.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Texas governor signs online safety law in blow to Apple and Google

Texas has enacted a bill mandating age verification for app downloads by minors, despite opposition from tech giants Apple and Google.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Greece launches state app to limit children's screen time DW 05/05/2025

Greece launches 'Kids Wallet' app for parents to monitor children's online activities and confirm their ages.
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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Ban pornography depicting strangulation, review urges UK ministers

Pornography depicting strangulation should be made illegal as part of efforts to combat harmful sexual content, according to a UK government review.
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