4 ‘despicables’ jailed for running hidden worldwide child abuse forums
So much for trusting the Tor network to hide their tracks.
View ArticleFacebook flags thousands of kids as interested in gambling, booze
According to a new report, its algorithmic labelling may expose minors to age-inappropriate, targeted advertising.
View ArticleKids’ smartwatch security tracker can be hacked by anyone
For researchers at testing outfit AV-Test, the SMA M2 kids’ smartwatch is just the tip of an iceberg of terrible security.
View ArticleInstagram trying to protect kids by getting dates of birth from new users
It's about showing age-appropriate content, it said. Though staying safe from child-privacy lawsuits doesn't hurt, either.
View ArticleUS parents file class action against TikTok over children’s privacy
Collecting children's data without their guardians' consent is illegal under COPPA and already earned TikTok a huge fine.
View ArticleTikTok settles class action over child privacy one day after it’s filed
The $1.1m settlement is an “excellent result,” TikTok said, unsurprisingly: compared with its $5.7m FTC fine, it's dirt cheap.
View ArticleLawmakers look to spread COPPA out to cover kids up to 16
If that bill passes, you can say bye-bye to YouTube, says one content creator.
View ArticlePrivacy watchdog throws wider net to protect children online
A new, comprehensive code will compel online services to put children's health and safety before data-collecting profits.
View ArticleTikTok’s handling of child privacy gets another watchdog’s attention
Use of the kid-addicting, video-sharing app is exploding during lockdown, triggering yet another inquiry into how safe it is for young ones.
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