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Social media giants urged to tighten child safety after UK rejects blanket ban for teens

UK regulators push for stronger child safety measures online

UK regulators Ofcom and the Information Commissioner's Office are calling on social media companies to implement stricter measures to protect children online after lawmakers voted against a blanket ban for users under 16. They have specifically urged platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook to enhance age verification processes and address issues like child grooming, with a response deadline set for April 30.

Key Takeaways

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    UK regulators Ofcom and the ICO have set a deadline of April 30 for social media firms to report on child safety measures.

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    Australia's recent under-16 social media ban led to over 500,000 accounts being blocked by Meta.

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