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Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devices
The world's most popular porn site went dark in March in Australia due to age verification laws.
October 7, 2026What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?
Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.
October 6, 2026UK watchdog opens first Online Safety Act probe into Meta - Reuters
UK watchdog opens first Online Safety Act probe into Meta Reuters
October 6, 2026Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature
The regulator said Instagram had not fully assessed risks posed by its Instants feature prior to launching it.
October 6, 2026Australia says platforms like Steam and Roblox have 'significant' child safety gaps
Fortnite and Minecraft also told to 'lift their game' by online safety regulator.
October 2, 2026Pornhub investigated over its age checks
The regulator says it has concerns over how the site is relying on third party checks provided by Apple for some users.
September 23, 2026EU Commission proposes under-13s social media ban - reuters.com
EU Commission proposes under-13s social media ban reuters.com
September 17, 2026EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s
Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.
September 17, 2026What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal
Other social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.
August 27, 2026Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm - Reuters
Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm Reuters
August 27, 2026Algorithms amplified World Cup racism, says report
Racist abuse aimed at England footballers on social media was amplified during the World Cup by algorithms designed to maximise engagement and profit, according to new research.
August 19, 2026Most Australian teens still on social media three months after under-16 ban began, study finds - Reuters
Most Australian teens still on social media three months after under-16 ban began, study finds Reuters
July 31, 2026US appeals court blocks part of Texas children's online safety law - Reuters
US appeals court blocks part of Texas children's online safety law Reuters
July 24, 2026TikTok charged with breaching EU tech rules on online safety for kids, EU says - Reuters
TikTok charged with breaching EU tech rules on online safety for kids, EU says Reuters
July 24, 2026Ofcom unable to take further legal action against suicide forum
The regulator said it had "no further legal routes available" under the Online Safety Act.
July 20, 2026TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.
July 16, 2026UK plans default midnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds - Reuters
UK plans default midnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds Reuters
July 14, 2026YouTube still recommending eating disorder videos to teens, research finds
The site is continuing to recommend harmful videos despite new rules meant to better protect teenagers in the UK, a study finds.
July 13, 2026Big tech must deal with scam ads under Ofcom proposals
Ofcom says more than half of UK adults have encountered potentially fraudulent ads online.
July 10, 2026Porn site company fined £630,000 over failed age checks
Ofcom has fined a slew of sites it says are failing to prevent children accessing their adult content.
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Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devices
Pornhub says Australians with age-verified Apple devices will be able to access its site again Pornhub has returned to Australia, eight months after it went dark due to age verification laws, but onl
What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?
The message, which Asos says people should not engage with, popped up on many Asos app users' home screens on Tuesday If a strange-looking message from Asos popped up on your phone on Tuesday, you ma
Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature
Ofcom is investigating whether Meta breached its duties under the UK's online safety laws with the launch of its "Instants" feature on Instagram. The tool - allowing users to take and share an instan
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Australia says platforms like Steam and Roblox have 'significant' child safety gaps
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says gaming platforms must "lift their game" on child safety Australia's online safety regulator has found "significant gaps" in how popular gaming platforms pr
Pornhub investigated over its age checks
Ofcom has launched an investigation into Pornhub owner, Aylo, over whether the site's new age checks are effectively stopping children from accessing adult content. The regulator said in May that Por
EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s
The EU has announced plans to restrict social media access for under-15s across its member states, in a bid to increase wellbeing and tackle online safety. Under the plans, there would be a gradual a
What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal
Meta's $18bn (£13.3bn) settlement with nearly every US state is about more than money. As part of the deal, Facebook and Instagram have agreed to bring in several significant measures to protect chil
Algorithms amplified World Cup racism, says report
A number of England players were a target for racist abuse Racist abuse aimed at England footballers on social media was amplified during the World Cup by algorithms designed to maximise engagement a
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Ofcom unable to take further legal action against suicide forum
Ofcom said it is unable to take further legal action against a pro-suicide forum which campaigners say has been linked to over 130 UK deaths. The regulator said, external the site had blocked access
TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
An investigation has been launched into whether TikTok is doing enough to keep children off its platform. The probe by media regulator Ofcom comes a month after the UK government announced that under
YouTube still recommending eating disorder videos to teens, research finds
YouTube is still recommending eating disorder videos to teenage users a year after new rules were introduced to curb harmful online content, according to new research. The Centre for Countering Digit
Big tech must deal with scam ads under Ofcom proposals
Platforms like YouTube, Instagram and TikTok will need to take action to deal with scam adverts, under new proposals from Ofcom. The regulator has published draft measures it says big tech should tak
Porn site company fined £630,000 over failed age checks
Ofcom has fined the operator of a pornography site £630,000 for failing to properly check the ages of its users. Sites allowing adult content, including porn, have had to use "highly effective" age a
How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet
"Everyone's really upset mum - loads of them have got their own YouTube channels." That was my 12-year-old son's summary of how the news about the social media ban for UK under-16s went down in his c
Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law
Published on 06/15/2026 at 02:51 pm EDT - Modified on 06/15/2026 at 04:29 pm EDT June 15 (Reuters) - Florida's attorney general sued TikTok on Monday ov
TikTok and ByteDance Sued by Florida AG Uthmeier Under FDUTPA and Section 1736
TikTok, its Beijing-headquartered parent ByteDance Ltd., and the newly formed TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC face a civil lawsuit filed by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in the Nineteenth Judi