Law and Policy
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South Africa Weighs Under-16 Social Media Restrictions Amid Child Safety Concerns
As concerns about the impact of social media on children’s safety, development and wellbeing grow, South Africa is being urged…
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Scotland Watchdog Calls for Police to Stop Using Tasers on Children in Custody
The Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland has urged the police to cease using Tasers and incapacitating Pava…
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Meta’s $17.1bn Child Safety Settlement Sparks Global Warning: Money Alone Won’t Protect Children Online
Meta’s $17.1 billion settlement for the effects of its platforms on children’s mental health has brought attention to the need…
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Australia Takes on Big Tech With $78m Fines Over Child Safety Failures
Australia is proposing stricter regulations that would make social media companies more accountable for keeping children safe from harmful online…
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Gabriel’s Law Moves Closer to Becoming Law in California
A bill in California’s Legislature, named for Gabriel Fernandez, 8, whose death revealed a child welfare system in dire need…
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Singapore to Increase Childcare Leave for Working Parents
Singapore will raise the annual childcare leave for working parents with children aged 12 and below to allow more protected…
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UN Warns: Children Shouldn’t Wait for Lawsuits to Be Safe on Social Media
The United Nations has urged more child protection on social media platforms following a $18 billion settlement with the United…
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Meta Agrees to Two-Hour Daily Limit for Teens Under $17.1bn Settlement
Meta has agreed to introduce stricter safeguards for young users on Facebook and Instagram as part of a proposed multi-billion-dollar…
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Meta Under Fire as California Claims It Knew Facebook and Instagram Could Harm Teens
Meta is being accused of being aware of some of the effects of its Facebook and Instagram features on teens,…
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Texas Governor Pushes 10-Year Minimum Prison Term for Educators Who Abuse Student
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants to impose stiffer penalties for teachers who are convicted of child sexual abuse or grooming…
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