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Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
1 day ago

The dark reality of back-to-school photos

Posting children's school photos online can expose personal data and location clues, enabling cyberbullying, identity theft, stalking, and other criminal contact.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Australia moves to stamp out nudify' and stalking apps

Australia will hold tech platforms responsible for blocking access to stalking apps and deepfake “nudify” tools, while enacting bans and large fines to curb online abuse.
fromDaily Mom magazine
1 day ago

Navigating Parenting In A Digital Age: Tips For Parents Raising A Kids Online

Parents must balance technology benefits with safety, screen-time limits, and digital citizenship education to raise responsible children in a pervasive digital environment.
Digital life
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Surge in Irish children turning to AI chatbots for friendship and help with homework

Age verification on apps fails, enabling substantial rises in unsafeguarded chatbot use by children and increasing exposure to inappropriate content, privacy risks, and misinformation.
#age-verification
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Age Verification Is Sweeping Gaming. Is It Ready for the Age of AI Fakes?

fromWIRED
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Google Will Use AI to Guess People's Ages Based on Search History

fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Age Verification Is Sweeping Gaming. Is It Ready for the Age of AI Fakes?

fromWIRED
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Google Will Use AI to Guess People's Ages Based on Search History

Education
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Talking to Kids About Porn

Many children access pornography at young ages, producing confusion about sex and creating urgent need for sexual literacy and parental guidance.
Digital life
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Y Combinator's Youngest Solo Founder Says Digital Identity Is The Internet's Biggest Infrastructure | HackerNoon

The internet experiences significant issues with digital identity security and rising cyber crimes.
#social-media
#childrens-rights
#roblox
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Digital life

Racial slurs, a swastika and drug references - what I witnessed in just a few hours on children's gaming platform Roblox

fromWIRED
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Roblox's New Age Verification Feature Uses AI to Scan Teens' Video Selfies

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Digital life

Racial slurs, a swastika and drug references - what I witnessed in just a few hours on children's gaming platform Roblox

fromWIRED
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Roblox's New Age Verification Feature Uses AI to Scan Teens' Video Selfies

#reproductive-rights
#misinformation
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

The UK's Online Safety Act explained: what you need to know | Computer Weekly

The UK's Online Safety Act requires companies to enhance online safety, especially for children, through proactive content management and age verification.
#youtube
frommasslive
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

YouTube to start using AI for age verification - you may need an ID to prove it

frommasslive
2 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

YouTube to start using AI for age verification - you may need an ID to prove it

fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Victim of catfish predator says she is angry her innocence was stolen'

Hollingsbee, 21, was sentenced to five years and two months for sex offences against teenage girls, admitting to 42 charges involving 14 victims.
Social justice
fromRelay
2 weeks ago

Clockwise #618: A Polyamorous Situationship - Relay

Evaluating technology trends and automation tools is essential for enhancing digital user experience.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

When Games Turn Dangerous

Kids crave belonging, which makes them vulnerable to online manipulation. Predators exploit these vulnerabilities, leading to dangerous situations where teens may harm themselves for acceptance.
Online learning
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Sex is getting scrubbed from the internet, but a billionaire can sell you AI nudes

Online safety laws restrict expression while companies like xAI produce harmful content without accountability.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Experience: I'm a scam hunter who got scammed

Scammers often exploit traumatic experiences to form emotional connections and manipulate victims.
#mental-health
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

How some online networks target and radicalize kids

Predatory online networks are influencing minors towards self-harm and violence, prompting FBI investigations into numerous associated individuals.
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago
US news

Nihilistic online networks groom minors to commit harm. Her son was one of them

Elliott's online exploration led to harmful influences and severe mental health issues despite parental controls.
#whatsapp
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Labour accused of using Jimmy Savile's name to bait' Nigel Farage

Labour's reference to Jimmy Savile aims to attack Nigel Farage but may harm child abuse survivors.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Police reveal more details about missing Bay Area teen, urging public for help

A 16-year-old Fremont girl, Katie Hong, is missing after leaving home to meet online acquaintances.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
4 weeks ago

The Stack: Online Safety Under Scrutiny

Digital platforms are under pressure from regulators to enhance online safety for minors, with age verification required and severe penalties for non-compliance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK pornography taskforce to propose banning barely legal' content after Channel 4 documentary airs

Legislation proposed by a pornography taskforce aims to ban barely legal content and address child sexual abuse risks in online pornography.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Minister must apologise over Savile claim, says Farage

Nigel Farage condemned Technology Secretary Peter Kyle's comments linking opposition to the online safety law with supporting sex offenders.
#uk
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Minister apologises to generation of UK children exposed to toxic online content

Peter Kyle stated that the time taken to implement online safety laws has betrayed a generation of children, exposing them to harmful content. He emphasized the need for swift action in face of technological advancements, acknowledging that urgent safety measures must not take seven years to enforce, as many children have already suffered from unrestricted access to toxic materials.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

New online measures to protect children from toxic algorithms'

New online safety protections aim to hold tech firms accountable and enforce age checks to protect children from harmful content.
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago

X Implements Age Checking Measures to Align with New Laws

In response to the new requirements under Ireland's Online Safety Code, all major platforms including X are mandated to implement age-checking measures to protect younger users.
Privacy technologies
#child-protection
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US politics

DA: Natick man requested sexually explicit photos from individual he thought was 12-year-old girl

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Larry Magid: Designing digital safety with youth in mind

Online safety must evolve beyond traditional concerns, focusing on children's rights and agency.
The Frontiers report advocates for collaborative approaches that empower children in their online experiences.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Larry Magid: Designing digital safety with youth in mind

The report advocates for a child-centered approach to online safety, emphasizing trust and collaboration between parents and children.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US politics

DA: Natick man requested sexually explicit photos from individual he thought was 12-year-old girl

#childrens-protection
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Cyber kidnapping scams target Chinese international students

Cyber kidnappings are coercing Chinese international students into staging abductions for ransom.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

A Blue Jays fan had his tickets stolen online. Here's how to prevent it from happening to you | CBC News

James Somersett's parents were excited to attend a Blue Jays game, as he had purchased them premium tickets, but moments before the game, the tickets were stolen from his account.
Toronto
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Elon Musk's X threatened by Irish regulator for failure to restrict adult content

The Irish media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, has issued a deadline to Elon Musk's X, demanding an explanation for the lack of measures preventing children from accessing pornography.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Ofcom warned toxic abuse threatens female sport

Chris Boardman expressed deep concern regarding the racism and sexism directed at England's women's football team, stating that online toxicity undermines efforts to increase female participation in sport.
Social justice
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

The Stack: AI Rewrites the Rules

Google has begun rolling out AI-generated summaries in Discover, replacing headlines with a carousel of publisher logos and AI-generated story briefs, raising concerns among publishers.
Privacy professionals
#parenting
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Digest: Ocado & Publishers Team Up on Clean Room Data Targeting; Reddit & EU Step Up Age Checks in Online Safety Push

Ocado collaborates with UK publishers for privacy-compliant data targeting.
EU is implementing an age verification app to enhance online safety for children.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

Podcast Episode: Finding the Joy in Digital Security

Many people approach digital security training with furrowed brows, as an obstacle to overcome. But what if learning to keep your tech safe and secure was consistently playful and fun? People react better to learning, and retain more knowledge, when they're having a good time.
Digital life
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The EU is testing a prototype age verification app

The EU will pilot age verification apps in select countries to protect minors online, leading to a Digital Wallet in 2026.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Reddit is rolling out age verification in the UK

Reddit is implementing an age verification process in the UK requiring users to verify their identity to access certain mature content.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

AI 'Nudify' Websites Are Raking in Millions of Dollars

An analysis revealed that 85 nudify and "undress" websites allow users to generate nonconsensual nude images, averaging 18.5 million visitors monthly and potentially earning $36 million yearly.
Privacy technologies
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Poisoned: Killer in the Post review the terrible story of the online site for selling lethal doses

Investigation into online suppliers of lethal chemicals reveals accessibility issues contributing to suicides.
fromhttps://www.wtvy.com
1 month ago

New scam offering high-paying remote job for little work

Scammers are posing as recruiters offering fake high-paying remote jobs to collect personal information.
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

BaitTrap: Over 17,000 Fake News Websites Caught Fueling Investment Fraud Globally

Large-scale scams using fake news websites target online investors across 50 countries.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Met Police officer 'sent sexual messages to five kids' but was never charged

Sonny Pooni, a former Met Police officer, sent sexual messages to five minors, resulting in his ban from policing but no criminal charges.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Meta, Google, weigh in to Europe's age assurance debate

Meta and Google are taking steps to create a safer internet for children by supporting a digital majority age and enhancing age verification methods.
US news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Garda who impersonated his female colleague online and encouraged men to rape her was a trusted family friend, court hears

Flanagan impersonated a woman online, inciting men to commit violent acts against her, revealing the dangers of digital impersonation.
Privacy professionals
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
2 months ago

Microsoft Removed Over One Billion Ads, 475,000 Advertiser Accounts & More

Microsoft Advertising removed over one billion ads in 2025, demonstrating a strong commitment to trust and safety.
The company suspended 475,000 advertiser accounts, reflecting stringent enforcement of advertising policies.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

For women in Pakistan, social media can be dangerous DW 06/29/2025

In Pakistan, the killing of TikTok star Sana Yousaf raises serious concerns about the safety of online personalities, particularly young women amid pervasive violence.
Digital life
fromIndependent
2 months ago

DCU centre that found smartphone bans ineffective previously received 2.4m from social media and tech firms

The DCU Anti-Bullying Centre received €2.3 million in donations from Meta and Vodafone, emphasizing its global focus on online safety.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Unless you see it, you can't believe how bad it is': the peer demanding a minister for porn

The taboo surrounding discussions on extreme pornography hampers political responses to online child abuse.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Pakistan: How social media can become a danger to women DW 06/27/2025

The murder of TikTok star Sana Yousaf highlights the dangers faced by online personalities, especially young women, in Pakistan.
#youtube-regulation
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago

TikTok Launches 'Summer Camp' Activities for Youngsters

Starting on June 24, we're inviting teens and their families to discover what they love, explore new interests, and build lasting memories through creativity and learning. #TikTokSummercamp offers four hands-on, family-fun activities inspired by our community and guided by beloved creators serving as this year's camp counselors.
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