Britain's regulators, Ofcom and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), have urged major social media platforms to enhance protections for children, amidst considerations to ban under 16s from these services. Ofcom chief Melanie Dawes criticized companies for neglecting children's safety, warning of potential fines of up to 10% of global revenue. ICO chief Paul Arnold called for "modern, viable" age-assurance tools by April 30. Failing to comply may lead to significant penalties.
Britain's regulators, Ofcom and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), have urged major social media platforms to enhance protections for children, amidst considerations to ban under 16s from these services. Ofcom chief Melanie Dawes criticized companies for neglecting children's safety, warning of potential fines of up to 10% of global revenue. ICO chief Paul Arnold called for "modern, viable" age-assurance tools by April 30. Failing to comply may lead to significant penalties.