Ohio Law Requiring Parental Consent for Social Media Use by Minors Upheld
A U.S. appeals court has ruled that Ohio can enforce a law requiring social media companies to obtain parental consent before allowing children under the age of 16 to use their platforms. The decision,...
UK Plans Tougher Social Media Restrictions for Children Under 16
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce plans to restrict access to certain “harmful” online platforms for children under the age of 16 while allowing access to safer forms of social media....
French Justice Minister Orders Review of 70,000 Child Violence Cases After Girl’s Death
French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin has ordered public prosecutors across France to review approximately 70,000 ongoing allegations of violence against minors following public outrage over the death of an 11-year-old girl. The case sparked...
Countries Tighten Social Media Rules for Children Amid Growing Safety Concerns
Governments across the world are moving aggressively to regulate children’s access to social media platforms, citing rising concerns over mental health, online addiction, cyberbullying, and harmful digital content. Leading the global push, the country...
Roblox Settles Nevada Case for $10 Million, Rolls Out Nationwide Child Safety Reforms
Interactive gaming platform Roblox has agreed to a $10 million settlement with the U.S. state of Nevada over allegations that it failed to adequately protect young users from online predators and exploitation. Announced by...