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VN Express International: Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting, commenting on social media as Meta, TikTok object. “Vietnam is proposing to bar children under 16 from posting, commenting, sharing or reacting on social media, leaving them able only to view content, under a draft amendment to a decree on internet management.”

VN Express International: Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting, commenting on social media as Meta, TikTok object. “Vietnam is proposing to bar children under 16 from posting, commenting, sharing or reacting on social media, leaving them able only to view content, under a draft amendment to a decree on internet management.”

Associated Press: EU finds TikTok violates its digital rule book by failing to protect privacy of minors. “The European Commission on Friday said it found TikTok had not adequately protected children’s privacy rights on its platform by allowing adults to view the accounts of minors. The action exposed children to cyberbullying, unwanted contact and predatory behavior, commission spokesperson […]

Associated Press: EU finds TikTok violates its digital rule book by failing to protect privacy of minors. “The European Commission on Friday said it found TikTok had not adequately protected children’s privacy rights on its platform by allowing adults to view the accounts of minors. The action exposed children to cyberbullying, unwanted contact and predatory behavior, commission spokesperson […]

Tubefilter: Twitch is now letting parents keep their under-18s from becoming streamers. But there’s nothing stopping adults from posting footage of their kids online.. “Instead of blanket allowing anyone over age 13 to stream, it’s giving parents the option to prevent their 13-to-17-year-olds from going live, The Verge reports. Parents can also choose to disable Whispers (Twitch’s private […]

Tubefilter: Twitch is now letting parents keep their under-18s from becoming streamers. But there’s nothing stopping adults from posting footage of their kids online.. “Instead of blanket allowing anyone over age 13 to stream, it’s giving parents the option to prevent their 13-to-17-year-olds from going live, The Verge reports. Parents can also choose to disable Whispers (Twitch’s private […]

Reuters: French Parliament’s committee approves social media ban for under-15s. “A reconciliation committee of France’s Parliament agreed on a bill on Monday ​to ban access to social media for ‌those under 15 years of age. French President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants the ban to ​be in force by the start of ​the school year in early September.”

Reuters: French Parliament’s committee approves social media ban for under-15s. “A reconciliation committee of France’s Parliament agreed on a bill on Monday ​to ban access to social media for ‌those under 15 years of age. French President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants the ban to ​be in force by the start of ​the school year in early September.”

Engadget: Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, is investigating TikTok’s child safety measures. “Specifically, the regulator is looking at whether TikTok has failed, or is currently failing, to comply with requirements outlined in Section 12 of the Online Safety Act 2023. This section refers to the mitigation and management of the risks of harm to children online, and how successfully they […]

Engadget: Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, is investigating TikTok’s child safety measures. “Specifically, the regulator is looking at whether TikTok has failed, or is currently failing, to comply with requirements outlined in Section 12 of the Online Safety Act 2023. This section refers to the mitigation and management of the risks of harm to children online, and how successfully they […]

West Bengal Rape-Murder Tragedy: CCTV Shows 11-Year-Old Minor Escorted By Accused Before Assault

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://in.mashable.com/culture/111687/west-bengal-rape-murder-tragedy-cctv-shows-11-year-old-minor-escorted-by-accused-before-assault

“…while surgical treatment is an important part of transition for many #transgender adults, it is exceptionally rare for #minors. According to a 2024 study by the Harvard School of Public Health, the actual numbers are miniscule. For trans teens ages 15 to 17 who sought affirming care, the rate of surgical intervention was .000021%. Among younger transgender children, surgery is simply non-existent. Yet, the myth persists, reinforced by the current administration.”

https://medium.com/prismnpen/on-the-day-my-trans-son-started-gender-affirming-care-7f61d25fd888

“…while surgical treatment is an important part of transition for many #transgender adults, it is exceptionally rare for #minors. According to a 2024 study by the Harvard School of Public Health, the actual numbers are miniscule. For trans teens ages 15 to 17 who sought affirming care, the rate of surgical intervention was .000021%. Among younger transgender children, surgery is simply non-existent. Yet, the myth persists, reinforced by the current administration.”

https://medium.com/prismnpen/on-the-day-my-trans-son-started-gender-affirming-care-7f61d25fd888

The Register: Australia investigating five social media giants for not enforcing ban on kids. “Australia’s government has decided to double the fines it can levy companies that don’t take appropriate steps to enforce the country’s ban on children under 16 accessing social media – and said Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are under investigation for possible non-compliance.”

The Register: Australia investigating five social media giants for not enforcing ban on kids. “Australia’s government has decided to double the fines it can levy companies that don’t take appropriate steps to enforce the country’s ban on children under 16 accessing social media – and said Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are under investigation for possible non-compliance.”

Northeastern University: Most social media child safety features fail the test, Northeastern research finds. “Researchers found that 35 of 86 child safety features tested across major social media platforms worked as promised, while 51 failed to meet their standards.”

Northeastern University: Most social media child safety features fail the test, Northeastern research finds. “Researchers found that 35 of 86 child safety features tested across major social media platforms worked as promised, while 51 failed to meet their standards.”

New York Times: Australia Says It Will Toughen Its Social Media Ban for Children. This link goes to a gift article. “…the government said on Saturday that it would toughen penalties for tech companies found to be violating the law, doubling the maximum fine to about $70 million. The government also said it would increase the online safety regulator’s legal authority to compel companies to […]

New York Times: Australia Says It Will Toughen Its Social Media Ban for Children. This link goes to a gift article. “…the government said on Saturday that it would toughen penalties for tech companies found to be violating the law, doubling the maximum fine to about $70 million. The government also said it would increase the online safety regulator’s legal authority to compel companies to […]

Associated Press: The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing. “A pair of landmark jury verdicts this year showed a way forward for holding tech companies accountable. And while the U.S. is nowhere near embracing social media bans for children like those seen from Australia to Indonesia, a push for regulation is simmering again in Congress.”

Associated Press: The US lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing. “A pair of landmark jury verdicts this year showed a way forward for holding tech companies accountable. And while the U.S. is nowhere near embracing social media bans for children like those seen from Australia to Indonesia, a push for regulation is simmering again in Congress.”

Politico: Meta asks California lawmakers for shield from child harm penalties. “Social media giant Meta is pushing California state lawmakers to shield it from pending legislation that would increase legal penalties in child-harm cases, according to two people familiar with the effort.”

Politico: Meta asks California lawmakers for shield from child harm penalties. “Social media giant Meta is pushing California state lawmakers to shield it from pending legislation that would increase legal penalties in child-harm cases, according to two people familiar with the effort.”

CNN: Snapchat sued in case alleging the platform is responsible for 12-year-old’s rape. “The family of a Missouri teenager is suing Snapchat parent company Snap, claiming the social media platform facilitated her rape as a 12-year-old. Snapchat features such as Quick Add and Snap Map enabled assailant Gabriel Joel Valentin-Rios to connect with and groom the girl, referred to as J.F., the […]

CNN: Snapchat sued in case alleging the platform is responsible for 12-year-old’s rape. “The family of a Missouri teenager is suing Snapchat parent company Snap, claiming the social media platform facilitated her rape as a 12-year-old. Snapchat features such as Quick Add and Snap Map enabled assailant Gabriel Joel Valentin-Rios to connect with and groom the girl, referred to as J.F., the […]

Reuters: TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs, minister says. “Social media companies TikTok and YouTube have deactivated a total of around 4.7 million accounts belonging ​to children under the age of 16 in Indonesia, ‌the country’s communications minister said, as its social media curbs began to take effect.”

Reuters: TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs, minister says. “Social media companies TikTok and YouTube have deactivated a total of around 4.7 million accounts belonging ​to children under the age of 16 in Indonesia, ‌the country’s communications minister said, as its social media curbs began to take effect.”

The Guardian: Four in five under-16s in Australia using social media despite ban, study shows. “More than 80% of under-16s in Australia said they were still using social media three months after legislation banning them from it came into force, research shows. Australia is the first country to ban social media for children.”

The Guardian: Four in five under-16s in Australia using social media despite ban, study shows. “More than 80% of under-16s in Australia said they were still using social media three months after legislation banning them from it came into force, research shows. Australia is the first country to ban social media for children.”

Courthouse News Service: YouTube settles upcoming bellwether trial over social media’s psychological harms to kids. “YouTube and its parent company Google have reached a confidential settlement with R.K.C., the unnamed defendant in a second bellwether trial over the effects of social media on minors.”

Courthouse News Service: YouTube settles upcoming bellwether trial over social media’s psychological harms to kids. “YouTube and its parent company Google have reached a confidential settlement with R.K.C., the unnamed defendant in a second bellwether trial over the effects of social media on minors.”

Tacloban school shooting fuels calls for safer digital spaces for youth

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2026/06/24/315394/tacloban-school-shooting-safer-digital-spaces-youth/

Tacloban school shooting fuels calls for safer digital spaces for youth

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2026/06/24/315394/tacloban-school-shooting-safer-digital-spaces-youth/

New Hampshire Bulletin: Ayotte signs law prohibiting the sale of children’s data . “New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced Friday that she signed House Bill 1460 into law, which prohibits the sale of data for a child under the age of 13. HB 1460 bans businesses from selling a child’s online personal data to a third party in New Hampshire. It alters the existing statute that outlines how […]

New Hampshire Bulletin: Ayotte signs law prohibiting the sale of children’s data . “New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced Friday that she signed House Bill 1460 into law, which prohibits the sale of data for a child under the age of 13. HB 1460 bans businesses from selling a child’s online personal data to a third party in New Hampshire. It alters the existing statute that outlines how […]

The National: UAE first Arab nation to ban under-15s from using social media. “Children under 15 will not be allowed to use social media, under a resolution issued by the UAE Cabinet. Anyone below 15 will be prohibited from creating, using or operating personal accounts on social media platforms, state news agency Wam reported on Thursday.”

The National: UAE first Arab nation to ban under-15s from using social media. “Children under 15 will not be allowed to use social media, under a resolution issued by the UAE Cabinet. Anyone below 15 will be prohibited from creating, using or operating personal accounts on social media platforms, state news agency Wam reported on Thursday.”

Reuters: US court rules Ohio can restrict children’s use of social media. “Ohio can implement a ‌law requiring social media companies, including Meta Platforms’ Instagram, to obtain parental consent before allowing children under 16 to use their platforms, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Thursday.”

Reuters: US court rules Ohio can restrict children’s use of social media. “Ohio can implement a ‌law requiring social media companies, including Meta Platforms’ Instagram, to obtain parental consent before allowing children under 16 to use their platforms, a U.S. appeals court ruled on Thursday.”

NBC News: How old are you really? Inside Roblox’s new campaign to verify user ages. “One morning in late May, an 11-year-old armed with a fake mustache had a mission: fool Roblox’s age-estimation tool into thinking he was older. But moments after Cole Moretti looked into the camera, the system flagged him as a child between the ages of 9 and 12. Moretti was one of several children brought […]

NBC News: How old are you really? Inside Roblox’s new campaign to verify user ages. “One morning in late May, an 11-year-old armed with a fake mustache had a mission: fool Roblox’s age-estimation tool into thinking he was older. But moments after Cole Moretti looked into the camera, the system flagged him as a child between the ages of 9 and 12. Moretti was one of several children brought […]

UPDATE: Complete list of social media sites where under 16 minors will be banned and not permitted - Sir Keir Starmer...

https://kbin.earth/m/[email protected]l/t/2833462

UPDATE: Complete list of social media sites where under 16 minors will be banned and not permitted - Sir Keir Starmer...

https://kbin.earth/m/[email protected]l/t/2833462

BREAKING: Keir Starmer affirms that all minors under sixteen are prohibited from using social media.

https://kbin.earth/m/[email protected]l/t/2832096

BREAKING: Keir Starmer affirms that all minors under sixteen are prohibited from using social media.

https://kbin.earth/m/[email protected]l/t/2832096

Associated Press: Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps. “Starmer said the U.K. measures ‘possibly go a bit further’ than Australia’s ban, which bars under-16s from holding social media accounts and allows for multimillion-dollar fines for tech firms if they don’t remove them. The U.K. said its ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, […]

Associated Press: Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps. “Starmer said the U.K. measures ‘possibly go a bit further’ than Australia’s ban, which bars under-16s from holding social media accounts and allows for multimillion-dollar fines for tech firms if they don’t remove them. The U.K. said its ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, […]

NC Newsline: NC ban on ‘addictive’ social media for children under 14 one vote away from governor’s desk. “The North Carolina Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday barring children under 14 from creating accounts on social media apps the state deems ‘addictive,’ opening platforms up to fines and litigation if they fail to comply.”

NC Newsline: NC ban on ‘addictive’ social media for children under 14 one vote away from governor’s desk. “The North Carolina Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday barring children under 14 from creating accounts on social media apps the state deems ‘addictive,’ opening platforms up to fines and litigation if they fail to comply.”

Spectrum News NY: N.Y. lawmakers pass bill aimed at protecting minors from AI chatbots. “On Thursday, state lawmakers passed a bill aimed at protecting minors from artificial intelligence chatbots. The legislation prohibits AI features that are considered unsafe for minors.”

Spectrum News NY: N.Y. lawmakers pass bill aimed at protecting minors from AI chatbots. “On Thursday, state lawmakers passed a bill aimed at protecting minors from artificial intelligence chatbots. The legislation prohibits AI features that are considered unsafe for minors.”

Engadget: Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas . “New Apple Accounts in Texas will be subject to SB 2420 and will need to verify their ages. A parent or guardian will need to provide consent when minors download apps or significant updates to apps and when they make in-app purchases. Developers will also need to support parents or guardians revoking that consent to […]