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Proposed bill aims to tackle harmful online content

Online service providers will "exploit" any "loopholes" left in legislation which aims to make the internet safer for children, an Oireachtas committee has heard.
Ireland • 12 May 21

TikTok announces new safety features for children

TikTok has announced new safety features which will allow parents to control the content their children see on the platform.
Science and Technology • 19 Feb 20

Proposed laws aim to create new online safety regulator

Internet and social media services could in future be blocked for not complying with online safety rules, if draft new legislation published by the Government today comes into force.
Science and Technology • 10 Jan 20

Online safety a big priority for Facebook - Sandberg

The chief operating officer of Facebook has admitted the social network has more work to do to ensure the safety of those using the platform.
Ireland • 21 Jan 19

18% of children talk to strangers online every day

New research has found that more than half of nine-year-olds are using social media, despite the restrictions on age on most platforms.
Social Media • 10 Sep 18

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