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General : Communications Ministry Assessing Social Media Platforms' ONSA Compliance

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July 4, 2026

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KULAI, July 4 (Bernama) -- The Communications Ministryis still assessing the level of compliance among licensed social media platforms with two codes introduced under the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA), which came into force on June 1, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said.

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TRT World

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· Jul 1, 2026

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

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 24, 2026

Under the Influence video series: How social media affects our youth – and how we can respond

Under the Influence video series: How social media affects our youth – and how we can respond

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 3, 2026

TikTok terus berdepan saman baharu

SAN FRANCISCO: Platform TikTok berdepan satu lagi kes saman menyebabkan timbulnya persoalan sama ada syarikat media sosial perlu bertanggungjawab atas bahaya yang dicetuskan oleh produk mereka. Kes terbaharu itu menjadi penanda aras penting yang akan menentukan bagaimana ribuan saman berhubung ketagihan media sosial bakal diputuskan di Amerika Syarikat (AS). Syarikat itu baru sahaja menyelesaikan satu ... Read more The post TikTok terus berdepan saman baharu appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

OneIndia

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· Jul 4, 2026

Centre Issues Telegram 15-Day Ultimatum Over Pirated Films and OTT Content

In a major development, the Centre on Saturday issued a notice to Telegram over the circulation of pirated films and OTT content on its platform, giving the messaging service 15 days to strengthen its safeguards and explain how it plans to curb

Egypt Independent

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· Jun 30, 2026

More than half of social media child safety features aren’t working as advertised, new research finds

New York — Social media giants have for years touted their growing slate of safety tools and protections as proof that they prioritize young users’ wellbeing. But more than half of those protections don’t work as advertised, new research finds. Researchers at the Cybersafety Research Center tested 86 youth safety features across TikTok, Instagram, Snap and The post More than half of social media child safety features aren’t working as advertised, new research finds appeared first on Egypt Independent.

India TV News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Centre issues notice to Telegram over pirated films and OTT content, seeks response in 15 days: Sources

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Saturday issued a notice to Telegram over piracy matters and asked it to take immediate measures against pirated films and OTT content and submit Action Taken Report in 15 days. The action by the ministry has been taken to protect India’s creator economy, film industry, broadcasters, OTT platforms, producers, and distributors. Apart from this, Telegram has also been directed to act against what the IB ministry described as repeat infringers, including channels, groups, bots, accounts, administrators and associated entities.

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Related coverage for "General : Communications Ministry Assessing Social Media Platforms' ONSA Compliance": TRT World — Why countries are restricting social media. The New Zealand Herald — Under the Influence video series: How social media affects our youth – and how we can respond . Utusan Malaysia — TikTok terus berdepan saman baharu. OneIndia — Centre Issues Telegram 15-Day Ultimatum Over Pirated Films and OTT Content. Egypt Independent — More than half of social media child safety features aren’t working as advertised, new research finds. India TV News — Centre issues notice to Telegram over pirated films and OTT content, seeks response in 15 days: Sources