The UK regulator Ofcom announces a new monitoring program focusing on major platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube aimed at enhancing children's online safety. The initiative will assess companies' risk evaluations, safety protocols, and capabilities to identify child users and manage harmful content. Companies must submit necessary disclosures by September 30. This regulatory move signals heightened scrutiny in protecting younger users across prominent social media platforms.
The UK regulator Ofcom announces a new monitoring program focusing on major platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube aimed at enhancing children's online safety. The initiative will assess companies' risk evaluations, safety protocols, and capabilities to identify child users and manage harmful content. Companies must submit necessary disclosures by September 30. This regulatory move signals heightened scrutiny in protecting younger users across prominent social media platforms.