PennDOT and its safety partners are reminding parents and caregivers the importance of child passenger safety. The National Child Safety Week campaign runs from September 20 until September 26 and follows the theme this week is “In It to Win It – Safety Starts with the Right Seat. “The first step to protecting children when...Read More
Wausau – The Woodson YMCA has achieved Praesidium Accreditation, a nationally respected recognition awarded to organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to child abuse prevention and the creation of safe environments for youths, the YMCA announced this week. This accreditation reflects the Woodson YMCA’s ongoing dedication to protecting the children, families, staff and volunteers who participate...Read More
Fijian parents and guardians are being urged not to buy or give children imported “Music Lollipops” after the Consumer Council of Fiji raised concerns about potentially serious safety hazards. The Council said the novelty lollipops, which have gained popularity on social media after going viral overseas, contain an internal 3.7-volt lithium polymer battery inside the...Read More
In recent months, children’s online safety and privacy have moved to the top of the EU’s digital agenda. The European Commission is expected to outline its proposal on minors’ access to social media this week, a potentially significant development that would build on the recommendations of the Commission’s Special Panel on child safety online and...Read More
Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a landmark legal victory against social media giant TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, establishing a precedent that could radically alter how Big Tech platforms handle minor safety and content moderation in Texas. Travis County District Judge Cory Liu issued a partial summary judgment holding TikTok liable for...Read More
Meta has agreed to report child safety-related matters to appropriate law enforcement agencies, government sources said on Tuesday, asserting that online safety of children is a “fundamental principle” for any social media platform operating in India and absolutely “non-negotiable”. The government will take action against platforms that fail to take proactive steps to ensure children’s...Read More
WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) — The Woodson YMCA has earned Praesidium Accreditation, a nationally recognized honor for organizations committed to child abuse prevention and creating safe environments for youth. The accreditation evaluates policies, procedures, training, screening practices, supervision standards and overall risk management. Organizations that earn it have met comprehensive standards designed to strengthen safeguards and...Read More
Image Source: Getty Images India’s Economic Survey 2025-26 recorded 96.96 crore internet connections in 2024, up from 25.15 crore a decade earlier. Among rural 14- to 16-year-olds, 89 percent have a smartphone at home. The Survey identified digital addiction as a public health risk, highlighting concerns about how services are designed to hold users’ attention. At...Read More
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
