Egypt, TikTok Discuss Stronger Online Child Protection Measures

“Child SIM Card” services launched to enhance online child protection

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindi affirmed on Wednesday that protecting children online and promoting the safe and responsible use of digital services are key priorities for the Egyptian state, in line with the directives of the political leadership to strengthen online child protection mechanisms. The minister remarks came during a ceremony marking [] The post “Child SIM Card” services launched to enhance online child protection appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Elak dedahkan kanak – kanak politik melampau

Buat sekian lama Malaysia telah mengambil banyak langkah bagi melindungi golongan kanak – kanak. Terbaru, Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia (SKMM) memperkenalkan dua kod baharu di bawah Akta Keselamatan Dalam Talian 2025 (ONSA) bagi memperkukuh perlindungan kanak – kanak serta pengguna rentan dalam persekitaran digital yang berkuat kuasa 1 Jun 2026 yang lalu. Kod Perlindungan Kanak ... Read more The post Elak dedahkan kanak – kanak politik melampau appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Indonesia’s online child safety rules underscore need for collective responsibility

Indonesia’s online child safety rules underscore need for collective responsibility

ByteDance and Alibaba are disabling AI companion features ahead of new China rules

Beijing's rules on humanlike AI interaction services take effect July 15, targeting emotional dependence and content harmful to minors

More than 20 countries tighten social media rules for children 

Governments around the world are stepping up efforts to restrict children’s access to social media as concerns over mental health, cyberbullying, and harmful online content continue to grow. More than 20 countries have already introduced or are considering legislation aimed at limiting minors’ use of digital platforms. The European Union could soon take a significant [] The post More than 20 countries tighten social media rules for children appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Indonesia blocks 4.8 million underage social media accounts but are kids any safer?

Indonesia’s attempt to keep children aged under 16 off social media platforms deemed high risk has quickly become one of the world’s biggest tests of online safety regulation, with more than 4.8 million suspected underage accounts removed or deactivated in the first three months of enforcement. For President Prabowo Subianto’s government, the figures are an early sign that major platforms are falling in line with its policy aimed at making the digital world safer for children. Communications and...

Why countries are restricting social media

Around the world, governments are introducing new restrictions on social media access, particularly for children and teenagers. Supporters of the restrictions cite mental health and safety concerns, while critics argue some measures could also increase government control over information. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Meta working to combat child exploitation on apps

Meta working to combat child exploitation on apps

Germany's plan to protect young people from social media harm

The aim at least is simple: better protection for children – and clearer guidance for families navigating digital life. We look at the latest proposals for rules on social media and smartphones in schools.

Opinion: The Government Should Protect Rights, Parents Should Protect Kids

By Wyatt Young Nelson Although protecting children online is an important public policy goal, expanding government- or company-controlled age verification systems should not come at the expense of privacy, anonymity, and civil liberties. Measures intended to improve online safety deserve careful consideration, but they should not create systems that collect sensitive personal information, increase surveillance, [] The post Opinion: The Government Should Protect Rights, Parents Should Protect Kids appeared first on Must Read Alaska.

Fahmi: Social media age checks aimed at keeping under-16s off platforms

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Child Protection Code (CPC) establishes a safe, practical and responsible a...

Azerbaijan joins a growing list of countries banning children from social media

Azerbaijan will bar children under 16 from registering on social media platforms, the Azerbaijani news outlet Oxu.Az reports. The law takes effect 12 months after it is officially published.

States Battle Big Tech Over App Store Law to Protect Children

A Growing Push for More Parental Control A major legal battle is underway over who should control children’s access to smartphone apps. At the center of the fight is the Texas App Store Accountability Act, a law supporters say gives parents greater authority over their children’s online activities while helping protect minors from harmful digital [] The post States Battle Big Tech Over App Store Law to Protect Children appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

General : Father’s Role Important In Shielding Children From Social Ills

CYBERJAYA, June 28 (Bernama) -- A strong and effective fatherly role can serve as the earliest layer of protection in preventing children from being drawn into social ills, drug abuse and the erosion of values.

UN urges regulation as more children adopt AI technologies

The United Nations Children’s Fund is demanding adequate safety measures and strict regulation, citing children’s increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence technologies. UNICEF ​made the call in a statement on Tuesday ahead of ​the ​first Global Dialogue on ​​AI Governance​ scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland​, on 6 and 7 July 2026. Noting that AI is shaping childhood [] UN urges regulation as more children adopt AI technologies

Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government is giving priority to strengthening the world's first laws that ban children younger than 16 from social media platforms.

Social media ban fines boosted to $99 million

The federal government is strengthening social media ban penalties to protect young people.

Online safety: Police's criminal investigation chief warns of sadistic networks targeting children

Luxembourg's Criminal Investigation Department chief discussed the growing risks facing young people online, as well as the need for better information-sharing between public authorities in organised crime investigations.

What Social Media Loses When We Ban Kids

Without kids, social media is a lot less fun for adults.

Parents, Educators and Community Leaders Urged to Safeguard Youth from Social Media and Vaping Risks

Parents, educators, and community leaders are urged to take a more active role in safeguarding young people from the harmful effects of excessive social media use and vaping. Minister of []

Thailand’s ‘ungrateful child’ law

Thailand’s ‘ungrateful child’ law

Full disclosure for public officers

New rules cover crypto, broaden definition of children, and recognise beneficial ownership arrangements.

Vijay Prashad: When Children Are the Target

The implications of U.N. inquiry into the Israeli military’s deliberate targeting of children reach far beyond Gaza. They raise fundamental questions about the future of international law itself. By Vijay Prashad Z Network The United Nations Independent International Commission of InquiryRead more

President Launches Trump Accounts for Children With Historic Opening of NYSE, NASDAQ

Parents can enroll their children online and monitor investments on a new app.

Educational freedom helps children, not systems

This law also does not legitimize a scheme to benefit private interests, as the letter claims. Rather, it simply benefits children.

The days of unrestricted social media for children may be coming to an end

Governments worldwide are introducing or considering social media bans for children, as concerns over mental health, online safety, and addictive algorithms continue to reshape digital policy.

Abia intensifies search for abducted pupils, reaches out to neighbouring states

Abia State Government has intensified efforts to rescue two school pupils allegedly abducted by a tricycle operator in Umuosu Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area, saying it has expanded its security network beyond the state's borders in the search for the children. The post Abia intensifies search for abducted pupils, reaches out to neighbouring states appeared first on Vanguard News.

Children at risk of 'very real danger' from AI

The Children's Rights Alliance has called on Government to consider the very real danger that exists through the rapid advance of AI technologies without proper regulation or regard for children's safety or welfare.

Anambra Urges Families to Strengthen HIV Prevention Efforts

The Anambra State Government has renewed its call for families to take a more active role in HIV prevention by encouraging regular discussions on testing, treatment and preventive measures within homes and communities. The Executive Director and Project Manager of the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA), Dr. Nkem Okeke, said achieving sustained control of [] The post Anambra Urges Families to Strengthen HIV Prevention Efforts appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

New mobile app introduced for prisoners' families

New mobile app introduced for prisoners' families

Age Verification for Apps

This week, Texas parents scored a massive victory when the U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Texas’ landmark App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420). This decision affirms that states have every right to help families reclaim authority over their kids’ digital lives. Until now, parents trying to police harmful or inappropriate content have been forced... The post Age Verification for Apps first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.

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Uzbekistan expands digital government push with U.N.-backed AI program

Uzbekistan expands digital government push with U.N.-backed AI program

Libéria-Guinée : Monrovia annonce le règlement du différend frontalier et le retour à la normale

Le gouvernement libérien a annoncé le règlement du différend frontalier qui l’opposait à la Guinée dans une zone située à la frontière entre les deux pays, ouvrant la voie à une reprise normale des activités des populations riveraines. L’information a été rapportée par Liberian TV Network, qui cite une intervention du ministre libérien de l’Information, []

Child protection requires long-term investment beyond legislation – Gender Minister

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has called for sustained and predictable investment in child protection systems, stressing that addressing child labour exploitation requires more than legislation.

KD wants to legislate maximum 12 children in preschool groups

KD wants to legislate maximum 12 children in preschool groups

Canada’s Bill C-36 tackles AI privacy. Is it enough?

Canada’s new privacy bill promises stronger protections for children, but experts say it still misses risks in the AI world.

French police accused of targeting Black and Arab men with discriminatory fines

According to a report released last week by Human Rights Watch, (RE)Claim and the Community Centre for Development and Solidarity, French police systematically target Black and Arab youth, conducting identity checks and issuing on-the-spot fines.