Online Child Safety
Latest in Online Child Safety· Nov 8
UK officials are examining restrictions on minors' access to peer-to-peer resale platforms like Vinted, citing exploitation and fraud risks. A ban would shrink user bases and transaction volumes on these marketplaces, particularly affecting platforms that have built significant traction among younger demographics in Britain.
Government regulatory actions and policy enforcement against gaming platforms and social media companies over child protection gaps and online safety standards.
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- Single source4 days ago
UK government considers blocking minors from secondhand marketplaces
UK government considers banning under-16s from secondhand marketplaces Vinted and eBay over child safety concerns.
BBC News
- Single source5 days ago
Researchers: TikTok creators use coded language to steer girls toward sex work sites
The Guardian reports TikTok accused of promoting sex industry to girls, raising regulatory and reputational risk.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Ofcom examines whether Meta properly assessed risks for Instagram Instants feature
UK regulator investigates if the social media company breached digital safety laws by skipping required safety evaluations for its new messaging tool.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Australian regulator flags major child protection deficiencies across gaming platforms
Australia identifies significant child safety gaps in platforms including Steam and Roblox, signaling potential regulatory pressure.
BBC News