#online safety
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Breck Bednar's Online Grooming Tragedy
Teenager groomed online by predator before murder in 2014.
LADbible · 1m
Wells defends online safety laws against censorship claims
Australia's communications minister says new digital duty of care laws will not control speech, as the Coalition accuses Labor of plans to censor.
the Guardian · 2m
Digital duty laws won't censor free speech, Wells says
Australia's communications minister defends new online safety legislation against claims it amounts to censorship.
the Guardian · 1m
Australia urges platforms to block execution livestream
The Australian government says online platforms have a responsibility to prevent the livestreaming of a US military execution scheduled for December 3rd.
the Guardian · 2m
Greens demand right to sue tech firms over online harm
Sarah Hanson-Young pushes Labor to toughen digital duty of care laws with private legal action and revenue-based fines.
the Guardian · 1m
Meta's Anti-Terrorism Board Loses Six Expert Advisers
Six independent experts resign from the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism after Meta proposes stripping the advisory committee of its watchdog powers.
WIRED · 2m
5 tips for parents worried about screen time
Parents get 5 practical steps to protect kids from online risks.
NPR · 1m
Discord's new age check: privacy-first after user revolt
Discord launches a gentler age verification system today after scrapping an invasive plan that faced privacy backlash and a major data breach.
Ars Technica · 2m
How to scan your PC for malware
Modern malware hides quietly. Here's how to find it with free tools.
Engadget · 1m
EU bans social media for under-15s
The European Union is cracking down on social media access for children, with strict age limits and safety requirements for tech companies.
BBC News · 1m
EU wants parental controls for kids under 13 on social media
European Commission proposes age checks and supervision requirements for children accessing platforms, games and AI chatbots.
MadeForMums · 1m
Australia Wants to Let Users Turn Off Social Media Algorithms
New legislation in Australia would force tech platforms to give users control over their feeds and curb addictive app features.
NPR · 1m