A parent whose daughter died from social media harm criticizes the UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s, arguing it fails to address algorithmic dangers and product safety, citing Australia's experience where similar bans were circumvented.
The UK government is considering new online safety measures for children, drawing inspiration from Australia's six-month-old ban on social media for under-16s. Ministers are seeking public input from parents and carers on potential restrictions.
Six UK campaign groups, spanning differing views on banning social media for under-16s, jointly call on PM Keir Starmer to require platforms to prove safety before children can access them, ahead of the government's online safety consultation deadline.
Europe's new Age Verification app faces serious security concerns. A researcher claims to have easily hacked the system, highlighting flaws in how it stores data and bypasses security. The app, designed to protect children online, reportedly allows users to prove someone else's age, not their own. This raises questions about its effectiveness and the safety of user data.
Europe's new Age Verification app faces serious security concerns. A researcher claims to have easily hacked the system, highlighting flaws in how it stores data and bypasses security. The app, designed to protect children online, reportedly allows users to prove someone else's age, not their own. This raises questions about its effectiveness and the safety of user data.
