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Apple Blocks Underage App Downloads in 3 Countries
Solutions2d ago

Apple Blocks Underage App Downloads in 3 Countries

Apple just rolled out automatic age verification to protect kids from adult-rated apps in Australia, Brazil, and Singapore. The tech giant is giving developers new tools to confirm users' ages and comply with emerging digital safety laws worldwide.

The Verge2 min read
UK Tech Firms Must Remove Intimate Images in 48 Hours
SolutionsFeb 19

UK Tech Firms Must Remove Intimate Images in 48 Hours

The UK just passed groundbreaking protections requiring tech companies to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours or face major fines. Victims will only need to report once for images to be removed across all platforms.

Independent UK - Good News2 min read
UK Speeds Up Rules to Block Non-Consensual Images Online
SolutionsFeb 19

UK Speeds Up Rules to Block Non-Consensual Images Online

Britain's tech regulator just fast-tracked new protections requiring companies to block intimate images shared without consent, moving the deadline up by months. The decision comes as part of a broader push to make the internet safer for women and girls.

Independent UK - Good News2 min read
8 Ways to Stay Safe Online This Valentine's Day
SolutionsFeb 13

8 Ways to Stay Safe Online This Valentine's Day

Romance scams jumped 19% globally in 2023, and AI is making fake profiles harder to spot. Here's how to protect your heart and your data this Valentine's season.

TechCabal2 min read
UK Regulator Fines Porn Sites £800K for Child Safety
SolutionsFeb 12

UK Regulator Fines Porn Sites £800K for Child Safety

British regulator Ofcom is enforcing new laws requiring porn sites to verify users are over 18, issuing major fines to companies that failed to protect children. The enforcement marks a significant win for online child safety advocates.

BBC Technology2 min read
Egypt Pushes New Law to Protect Kids Online
SolutionsFeb 4

Egypt Pushes New Law to Protect Kids Online

Egypt's Prime Minister just convened top officials to fast-track legislation that would make social media and gaming platforms more accountable for protecting children from harmful content. The move puts Egypt alongside a growing number of countries strengthening digital safety rules for young people.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Browsers Now 97% Consistent on Web Security Standards
InnovationFeb 4

Browsers Now 97% Consistent on Web Security Standards

The internet just got safer thanks to browsers finally speaking the same security language. New research shows web browsers now handle security instructions far more consistently than ever before, protecting billions of users.

Phys.org - Technology2 min read