Meta has agreed to report cases related to child sexual abuse to appropriate law enforcement agencies, Meta told Fortune India, as the Centre stepped up pressure on social media platforms to take greater responsibility for children’s safety online. “Protecting children on our platforms is a priority for us and we’re committed to working with the...Read More
INDIA TOP STORIES Published: September 16, 2026 – TIE Staff Our Bureau New Delhi Meta will now report child safety-related matters directly to the cybercrime portal managed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), the company said on Tuesday, in a move aimed at strengthening coordination with Indian law enforcement agencies. “Protecting children on our...Read More
Andre Walton guilty of historic sexual abuse against children Author: Charlotte BarberPublished 1 hour ago Andre Walton, 63, from Southampton, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for historic sexual offences against a child following a conviction at Hull Crown Court. Walton faced charges for multiple counts of indecent assault, stemming from offences committed...Read More
A man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly sextorted two Oakland County teens on social media. Anthony Lamont Fowlkes, a 40-year-old Massachusetts man, is facing federal charges of sexual exploitation of a child and attempt, distribution and receipt of child pornography and attempt, possession of child pornography, transfer of obscene matter to a minor...Read More
Part of tough new laws to protect children from the worst of the internet 10:19, 16 Sep 2026Updated 10:37, 16 Sep 2026 The European Union is moving to severely curtail or even stop the use of social media by teenagers up to the age of 18. Under tough new laws set out by the EU...Read More
Fairfax County, VA – School is back in session across Fairfax County, bringing more students, school buses, cyclists and pedestrians to our roads and neighborhoods. As students return to the classroom today, The Fairfax County Police Department is reminding drivers and families that keeping our students safe is a shared responsibility. Whether you’re behind the...Read More
Representatives from the gaming platform Roblox did not show up to testify before a Texas House committee during a Tuesday hearing focused on the safety of children online. On Roblox, users can play games and participate in interactive experiences created by the company as well as other users. The platform allows users to create and...Read More
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots on Wednesday during her annual State of the European Union speech in Strasbourg. “I am aware that many perceive the power of Big Tech as overwhelming and impossible to roll back. I...Read More
Queensland organisations working with children have received new guidance on how sensitive information can be lawfully shared to identify risks, coordinate safeguarding responses and prevent harm from escalating. Released by the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) in July 2026, the new Information sharing guideline supports the operation of the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024. The...Read More
BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots on Wednesday during her annual State of the European Union speech in Strasbourg. “I am aware that many perceive the power of Big Tech as overwhelming and impossible to roll back. I disagree,”...Read More
