1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (349+ words) The government of the Isle of Man is pushing for wider retailer acceptance of digital age checks, and is reminding the public that three forms of digital identification for age verification have received governmental approval. The island's Minister for Justice…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (591+ words) Fifty two percent of kids say it's still easy to access platforms. Most, says the report, have gotten around age checks by simply lying about their age....

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (821+ words) Online safety legislation is making headlines around the world. But in places where laws have taken effect, are they proving to be effective? This is the big question for policymakers, and stakeholders are weighing in. Independent, not-for-profit organization Internet Matters…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (191+ words) The guide defines what DPI is in the context of children, how useful it is for them, highlights risks and action points intended to improve the design of DPI....

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (819+ words) Norway plans to introduce age restrictions for social media platforms before the end of 2026. A release from the Norwegian government says it will present a new bill proposing an age threshold for using social media, with attendant requirements around biometric…...

4+ week, 5+ hour ago  (499+ words) The Turkish government says social media companies have agreed to a move that seeks to require identity verification for users of their platforms, and the draft legislation is complete. The minister noted that identity verification will be done using the…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (513+ words) Social gaming platform Roblox is settling its accounts. Having settled with the State of Nevada for $12. 5 million over lawsuits challenging its online safety claims, the company has now cut deals with Alabama and West Virginia, with similar payouts " and similar…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (582+ words) Indonesia became the first Asian country to ban social media for under-16s, following Australia's lead. Neighboring Malaysia is taking a keen interest as it's taking its own path in regulating social media use for young people. In the second half…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (582+ words) Indonesia became the first Asian country to ban social media for under-16s, following Australia's lead. Neighboring Malaysia is taking a keen interest as it's taking its own path in regulating social media use for young people. In the second half…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (420+ words) The new minority government in the Netherlands has reintroduced the possibility of putting age restrictions on social media. While plans remain vague, the move marks a turnaround from the previous government, which said the responsibility to keep kids safe online…...