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Bloomberg
3 months ago
Privacy technologies

Bloomberg

TikTok is introducing new safety features for its younger users in the UK
The safety features include enhanced privacy settings and restrictions on direct messaging [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Parenting

Snapchat now lets parents restrict their teens from using the app's 'My AI' chatbot, view their privacy settings | TechCrunch

Snapchat is introducing new parental controls that allow parents to restrict their teens from interacting with the app's AI chatbot.
The changes also include giving parents access to view their teens' privacy settings and making it easier to find the Family Center for parental controls. [ more ]
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USA TODAY
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

A guide to parental controls on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, more social platforms

Social media companies are facing scrutiny and taking measures to address child exploitation online.
States are trying to pass laws to protect children online, but many are being challenged in court. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Digital life

Brianna Ghey's mother says child online safety laws should be more drastic'

Esther Ghey, mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, believes that the Online Safety Act does not adequately protect children online and is calling for stronger measures.
She is advocating for under-16s to be blocked from accessing social media on smartphones and for stronger parental controls to flag potentially harmful searches to parents. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Marketing

Snap CEO says 20 million U.S. teens use Snapchat, but only 200,000 parents use its Family Center controls | TechCrunch

Snapchat has 20 million teenage users in the US and 200,000 parents using its Family Center supervision controls.
Approximately 400,000 teen accounts have been linked to a parent's account through Family Center. [ more ]
Social Media Today
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

New Report Finds That the Majority of Parents Don't Update Privacy Controls for Kids in Social Apps

People often don't use the control options provided by social platforms to manage their experience.
Only a small percentage of parents implement control options to manage their kids' usage of social apps. [ more ]
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Engadget
3 months ago
Marketing

The Morning After: Senate tells social media CEOs they have 'blood on their hands'

CEOs of major tech companies testified at a Senate hearing on child exploitation online.
Lawmakers grilled the CEOs on their records on child safety and the prevalence of abuse on their platforms. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Digital life

Larry Magid: Configuring your phone to enhance well-being

iPhone and Android phones offer tools to manage well-being through settings like downtime, app limits, and contact restrictions.
Parents can set specific restrictions, downtime, and content limitations for their children using iPhone settings. [ more ]
The Verge
2 months ago
Digital life

Steam streamlines its family sharing features

Steam launched Steam Families, eliminating limits on shared games, enhancing parental controls.
New system simplifies sharing libraries, managing kids' activities, and purchasing games for family members. [ more ]
AdExchanger
3 months ago
Digital life

Selling The New Internet On The Internet; Here Come The Olds | AdExchanger

The Browser Company (TBC) is backed by prominent tech figures but faces challenges in achieving profitability.
Social media companies are implementing parental control features, but adoption rates are low. [ more ]
GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Steam Families Is A New And Improved Version Of Steam Family Sharing

Valve announces Steam Families feature for game sharing and content controls
Steam Families allows creation of a family of up to 6 members to share games and implement content controls. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Tech experts warn parents about privacy with new iPhone 'Journal' app: What parents should know

The new iOS update includes a Journal app that allows users to store private information that can be hidden from parents.
The Journal app can be locked with Face ID or a passcode, but if a parent knows the passcode to their child's device, they also have access to Journal. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
6 months ago
Parenting

If Your Kid Loves Fortnite, These Parental Controls Are A Godsend

Fortnite provides parental controls to empower parents and ensure a safe gaming experience for their children.
Parents can manage who their kids talk to, set content age rating limits, and prevent unauthorized payments.
Epic Games offers chat permissions and the ability to monitor and control social interactions within Fortnite. [ more ]
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