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WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers
The social messaging app will let parents decide on privacy settings for their child's account.
September 30, 2026Irish regulator opens formal investigation into X over child access, parental controls - Reuters
Irish regulator opens formal investigation into X over child access, parental controls Reuters
September 8, 2026Britain expected to set out under 16s social media restrictions - Reuters
Britain expected to set out under 16s social media restrictions Reuters
June 14, 2026Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors
With 144m daily users, the gaming company is extending its tech to introduce two age‑specific accounts.
April 13, 2026Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content
Safety campaigners say Meta is "passing the buck" with its new feature for parents in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia.
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WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers
WhatsApp is introducing new parental controls for teenagers, as tech companies continue to come under pressure to provide more age-appropriate experiences for children. The social messaging app's new
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UK parents support an under-16 social media ban – but what do their children think?
These young people recognise dangers of ‘addictive’ social media but have differing views on a total crackdown Nine in 10 parents in the UK support an under-16 social media ban, but the feeling among
Roblox defends expanded age‑checks after parents raise concerns over errors
Roblox has defended a major expansion of its child safety system, despite complaints from parents that the game's user-age estimation can misclassify children and put them into less-protected versions