Vinted seller's antisemitic listing sparks outrage
A Vinted seller posted 'no Jews allowed' on product listings. The platform initially refused to act, telling a shocked user to simply block the account. Read the full story.
Category : Search result: Online Safety
Australia mandates search engine blur for harmful content
Australia's new online safety rules, effective 27 December, require search engines to blur pornography and violent content. The move aims to shield children from accidental exposure.
No Social Media Platform Admits High Suicide Content Risk
A damning Ofcom report reveals not one tech platform believes it's high risk for suicide or self-harm content, as campaigners slam 'abysmal' self-regulation. Urgent action demanded to protect children online.
Australia's 16+ Social Media Age Limit Enforced
Australia begins enforcing a 16-year age limit for social media, with platforms facing fines up to £26 million for non-compliance. Discover the details and global implications.
Terror watchdog warns UK strategy ignores online threats
The UK's independent reviewer of terror laws criticises the government's 2025 national security plan for failing to prioritise online dangers. Read the urgent warning.
EU wants 16+ social media age limit
The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.
Basketball Australia tackles online abuse with new platform
Basketball Australia unveils a new online safety platform to protect athletes from social media harassment. Discover how this initiative is fighting back against abuse.
Ofcom Urges Social Media to Limit Online Pile-Ons
UK regulator Ofcom issues new guidance to combat misogynist abuse and revenge porn, urging platforms to limit responses and use hash-matching tech to protect women and girls online. Learn more.
Ofcom pressures tech firms to protect women online
UK regulator Ofcom urges tech firms to tackle the 'significant and widespread' online abuse targeting women and girls. New guidance recommends prompts, timeouts, and better blocking tools. #OnlineSafety
Ofcom urges tech firms to protect women online
Ofcom publishes new guidance urging tech firms to combat online abuse against women. Critics demand mandatory rules. Read the full story and key recommendations.
Malaysia bans social media for children under 16
Malaysia will prohibit under-16s from social media from 2026, mirroring Australia's strict new law. Discover how nations are tackling online harms for children.
Digital violence spreads as 1.8bn women lack protection
UN Women reveals digital violence is intensifying, with 44% of women lacking legal protection. Their 16 Days of Activism demands global action for online safety.
Roblox introduces strict age verification for chat
Roblox rolls out mandatory video selfie age checks for private messaging. New system aims to enhance child safety on the popular gaming platform. Learn about the changes.
Roblox introduces strict age verification for safety
Roblox rolls out mandatory video selfie age checks for private messaging. New safeguards aim to protect young users from online risks. Discover the platform's latest safety measures.
Online Toy Battery Safety Failures Exposed Before Christmas
Consumer watchdog finds 70% of button battery toys from major online retailers fail safety standards, posing fatal risks to children. Parents urged to check products carefully.
Roblox tightens age checks and introduces age-based chats
Roblox is implementing a new age verification system and age-based chat groups to enhance child safety on its platform. Learn how these changes will protect younger users.
Father Demands Ofcom Change Over Online Safety
Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell, calls for new Ofcom leadership, accusing the regulator of lacking urgency in protecting children from harmful online content under the Online Safety Act.
Alex Jones bans smartphones at home over child safety
The One Show's Alex Jones reveals her family's smartphone ban after a shocking school talk. Discover how the new Online Safety Act aims to protect children online.
AI Site Bans Teens From Chatbots Over Safety
Character.ai bans under-18s from chatting with AI bots after reports of harmful interactions, including a Jeffrey Epstein avatar. Learn about the new safety measures.
Four-year-old boy youngest online grooming victim
Shocking data reveals online grooming crimes have nearly doubled in eight years, with a four-year-old boy among the victims. Tech companies urged to act immediately.
UK bans choking in pornography in landmark safety law
New legislation makes Britain the first country to criminalise the depiction of non-fatal strangulation in commercial pornography, addressing what experts call a 'public health crisis'.
Australia's Social Media Ban Threatens Reddit's Downvote
Australia's controversial new social media ban raises critical questions about digital expression and whether features like Reddit's downvote could face government scrutiny in the name of online safety.
UK bans violent porn depicting women being choked
Exclusive: New laws will criminalise pornographic content depicting women being choked or subjected to extreme violence as ministers tackle the normalisation of dangerous sex acts.
UK bans online choking videos targeting women
New legislation makes it illegal to share choking content without consent as authorities crack down on dangerous online trends affecting women's safety.
Character AI bans under-18s after suicide chat risks
Popular AI chatbot platform Character AI implements immediate ban on users under 18 following alarming incidents where children were exposed to suicide-related content, sparking urgent safety concerns.
Ten face trial for Brigitte Macron cyber harassment
French court prosecutes ten individuals for coordinated online harassment campaign against Brigitte Macron, with defendants facing up to two years imprisonment for pedophilia comparisons and age-gap abuse.
Vinted Selling Secrets: Turn Clutter Into Cash
Discover expert tips for making money on Vinted, from pricing strategies to perfect photos. Learn how Brits are earning hundreds by selling unwanted clothes online.
Boy, 12, dies after attempting dangerous TikTok challenge
A family is in mourning after their 12-year-old son died from catastrophic injuries sustained while attempting a viral TikTok challenge that encourages participants to choke themselves until unconscious.
Dangerous products sold on Amazon and Etsy to UK shoppers
Exclusive investigation reveals hundreds of hazardous items being sold to British shoppers through major online platforms, raising serious health concerns.
Boy, 12, brain damaged by TikTok 'blackout challenge'
Shocking incident as schoolboy suffers severe brain damage from trending social media challenge, prompting urgent safety warnings for parents across the UK
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