Australian teens are getting inventive to beat social media bans, turning to VPNs, alternative apps, and secret codes to stay connected, New Scientist reveals. Meanwhile, authorities find themselves battling an uphill struggle to enforce these online restrictions effectively
Australia has boldly declared that the world will follow its lead after Meta began limiting teens’ access to certain content on its platforms. This pioneering step aims to protect young users in the face of growing global concern. (Reuters)
The UK’s plan for digital ID has set off major privacy and security alarms, warns the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Critics warn it could pave the way for mass surveillance and rob users of control over their personal data
A French lawmaker has ignited a push for a criminal investigation into TikTok, spotlighting urgent worries about its impact on children’s mental health and safety. This move highlights the growing wave of scrutiny social media giants are encountering throughout Europe
Mozilla has raised urgent concerns about a new bill in Germany that could outlaw ad blockers. If passed, this legislation would strike a major blow to online privacy and user freedom, sparking fierce backlash across the tech world
Australia has taken a bold leap forward in protecting its youth by expanding social media restrictions to now include YouTube. This powerful new initiative aims to shield children from harmful online content and set a new standard for digital safety like never before
Australia’s plan to introduce age verification for search engines has ignited major privacy and inclusion debates, raising fears about user data exposure and creating fresh barriers to accessing essential information
The Supreme Court of Canada is gearing up to hear a landmark privacy case involving Facebook. This crucial ruling has the potential to transform user data protection and significantly increase accountability for social media platforms throughout Canada
Pornhub’s owner has announced it will suspend access to the site in France, boldly challenging a new law that demands stricter age verification measures. This daring decision throws the spotlight on the intense debates over online privacy and content regulation
