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'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.
October 8, 2026Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.
March 12, 2026Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings
The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.
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'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" - where a recorded voice asks you to add them on WhatsApp - that are suspected to lead to a recruitment scam. The Info
Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
Major technology companies have been asked to bring in more robust age checks for under-13s in the UK, similar to those currently in place for services designed for adults. The platforms contacted by
Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings
Reddit has been fined £14.47m by the UK's data watchdog for unlawfully using children's personal information. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) said the platform failed to properly check th