Children's data
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UK’s ICO urges online platforms to strengthen age verification measures
Social media and video sharing platforms operating in the UK have been asked to play their part in ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing online, as regulators say current status-quo is not working.
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UK launches consultation on banning children from social media
Effects of gaming, restriction of AI chatbot features, and overnight curfews are being discussed as part of the consultation.
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Global data regulators raise privacy concerns over AI-generated imagery
Organizations responsible for developing AI content-generating systems have been reminded they should act in accordance with the legal frameworks in place.
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Sportadmin gets SKr 6m fine for lacking IT security
Personal data of a large part of Sweden’s population was leaked on the darknet following an attack on the company in January 2025.
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2025 UK Online Safety Act round-up and what’s next in 2026
Principal milestones for the OSA that affect online platforms in the UK, and a look at key developments relating to UK online safety which are on the horizon for 2026.
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TikTok exposing children to porn is in breach of UK law, new report says
Researchers set up accounts pretending to be 13-year olds and set relevant filters, but were still able to see pornographic content due to TikTok’s algorithm. Legal experts believe this violates the UK’s Online Safety Act.
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You must be this tall to click: The Online Safety Act and age-appropriate access
Failure to comply can lead to fines of up to £18m ($24.3m) or 10% of global turnover.
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Another age appropriate Design Code bill passed in Vermont
Key details about the Vermont Age Appropriate Design Code Act and what it means for businesses that may fall within the scope of the law.