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Tag: children
Social media giants to testify over failing to protect kids
US senators issued subpoenas for the CEOs of five social media giants to testify over their “failure to protect children online”.
Face search engine PimEyes stops searches of children’s faces
In what may come as a surprise, subscription-based face search engine PimEyes seems to have realized that their service can be…
TikTok facing fines for violating children’s privacy
The European Data Protection Board is expected to fine TikTok for violating the privacy of young children within the next four…
How to protect your child’s identity
We all know identity theft in adults is a serious problem, but how much do you consider your child’s identity? Identity…
Microsoft illegally collected and retained children’s data, says FTC
Microsoft is counting the cost of privacy violations, with $20m in fines related to illegal data collection from children’s Xbox accounts….
YouTube under fire for allegedly gathering children’s data
The UK’s children’s code, introduced three years ago by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), is all about ensuring that companies make…
Epic Games introduces safer accounts for kids
Epic have made some alterations to how accounts for kids work, with multiple features disabled for what are now known as…
TikTok faces $28m fine for failing to protect children’s privacy
TikTok is no stranger to controversy where data usage is concerned. Back in 2021, the social media dance extravaganza platform agreed to pay…
5 things to teach your kids about social media
With children now back at school, it’s time to think about social media, and their use of it. Are they already…