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Instagram introduces major safety features for UK teenagers
Meta unveils major Instagram safety overhaul for UK teens, including default private accounts, stricter messaging controls, and enhanced parental supervision tools to combat online risks.
TikTok Slashes UK Moderator Jobs Despite Safety Act
Exclusive: TikTok is set to axe a significant number of UK-based content moderator roles, outsourcing them to overseas contractors, despite the new Online Safety Act demanding greater local accountability. This move raises serious concerns about enforceme
12-year-old's avatar gang-raped in Facebook metaverse
Italian authorities are investigating a horrific case of virtual sexual violence after a 12-year-old girl's avatar was subjected to a brutal gang rape by multiple men in a Facebook group's metaverse. The digital assault has sparked national outrage and ca
Judge slams Facebook Marketplace as 'toxic' after robbery
A High Court judge has issued a scathing indictment of Facebook Marketplace, branding it a 'toxic' platform for criminals after a couple was violently robbed in their Epping home by fraudsters posing as buyers.
French Streamer Dies in Live Broadcast After Extreme Challenge
Shock as French online personality known for extreme stunts dies during live broadcast following a dangerous 10-day challenge involving sleep deprivation and ingestion of harmful substances, sparking urgent calls for platform regulation.
Social media still pushes suicide content to UK teens
Despite new UK online safety regulations, major social media platforms continue to expose vulnerable teenagers to harmful suicide-related content, raising concerns about enforcement and corporate responsibility.
Meta scrutinized over teen's death linked to Instagram content
Social media giant Meta is under fire as coroner links harmful Instagram content to the suicide of 14-year-old Molly Russell, sparking calls for stricter online safety regulations.
Labour slams Farage over 'Wild West' online safety stance
Labour accuses Nigel Farage of undermining online safety laws, comparing his stance to a 'Wild West' approach. The party demands stronger regulations to protect users from harmful content.
Rayner slams delayed Online Safety Act protections
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner criticises the government for postponing crucial protections under the Online Safety Act, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
Wheelchair scam leaves Gold Coast woman $1,700 poorer
A paraplegic woman from the Gold Coast was conned out of $1,700 in a fraudulent Facebook Marketplace deal for a wheelchair. Police are investigating the heartless scam.
Instagram faces backlash over child safety concerns
Meta's Instagram is under scrutiny as new reports reveal the platform may be promoting harmful content to minors, sparking calls for stricter regulations.
Instagram faces backlash over child safety risks
Meta's Instagram is under scrutiny as leaked documents reveal internal warnings about child safety risks, sparking calls for stricter regulation.
Wikipedia wins Online Safety Act court challenge
The High Court rules that Wikipedia can avoid the strictest regulations under the UK's Online Safety Act, marking a significant victory for digital rights.
Wikipedia challenges Online Safety Act in High Court
Wikipedia's parent organisation has launched a legal challenge against the UK's Online Safety Act, arguing it threatens freedom of expression and could impose 'unacceptable censorship' on the internet.
Online Safety Act: Free speech threat or necessary protection?
The UK's Online Safety Act has sparked debate over digital ID requirements, raising concerns about privacy and free speech while aiming to protect users from harmful content.
Lib Dems: Regulate YouTube ads amid scam surge
The Liberal Democrats are urging the government to crack down on fraudulent YouTube ads following a surge in scams targeting UK users. Experts warn of rising risks as regulators lag behind.
UK Online Safety Act sparks transatlantic debate
The UK's Online Safety Act has ignited fierce debates between tech giants and policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic, with critics warning of threats to free speech while supporters champion user protection.
Online Safety Act clashes with Elon Musk's free speech stance
The UK's controversial Online Safety Act sparks debate as tech giants like Elon Musk's X platform grapple with balancing regulation and free speech.
Online Safety Act: Where Politics Fails
A critical look at how political factions are misjudging the implications of the UK's Online Safety Act, risking freedoms and failing to address real digital harms.
Ofcom warns tech giants: Comply or face fines
UK's digital regulator Ofcom issues a stark warning to tech giants like Meta and Google: adhere to the new Online Safety Act or risk hefty penalties.
Ofcom probes 34 porn sites over age checks
UK regulator Ofcom investigates 34 adult websites for failing to protect minors from explicit content. Find out which sites are under scrutiny and what penalties they face.
UK Online Safety Law drives 5M daily age checks, VPN surge
The UK's new Online Safety Act has led to a surge in age verification checks and a dramatic rise in VPN usage as users seek to bypass restrictions.
UK gambling sites face regulatory crackdown
UK gambling platforms are under increased regulatory pressure as lawmakers push for stricter controls. Discover how this could impact online betting and player safety.
100k+ Brits protest porn age verification plans
A growing backlash against the UK government's proposed age verification for porn sites has seen over 100,000 signatures on a petition demanding a rethink.
Reform UK to repeal 'dystopian' Online Safety Act
Reform UK has vowed to repeal the controversial Online Safety Act, branding it 'borderline dystopian' and a threat to free speech. The party's latest policy announcement sparks debate over digital regulation.
YouTube seeks exemption from UK social media ban
YouTube is lobbying to be excluded from the UK’s proposed social media ban, sparking debate over platform regulation and free speech.
Minister apologises for failing to protect kids online
A government minister has issued a public apology after a damning report revealed a generation of UK children were exposed to harmful online material due to regulatory failures.
UK’s New Online Safety Rules Explained
The UK government has introduced strict new online safety regulations aimed at protecting users from harmful content. Here’s how they’ll work and what penalties tech firms could face.
Ofcom calls for stronger child safety measures online
Ofcom chief Dame Melanie Dawes has called on tech firms and the government to prioritise child safety online, warning that current measures are insufficient.