Tag Archives: online safety
Kids Over Clicks: Michigan Senate Passes New Online Privacy Package
The Michigan Senate has passed the Kids Over Clicks legislative package, establishing strict parental consent requirements and banning targeted advertising for minors. Continue reading
Social Media Age Restrictions: UK Government Formalizes Mandatory New Laws
The UK government has formalized its commitment to social media age restrictions, introducing mandatory age-verification systems to protect minors from online harm. Continue reading
Anonymous Instagram Viewer: New Links to Doxxing and Stalking Risks
A surge in anonymous Instagram viewer usage has been linked to targeted doxxing campaigns, highlighting the dangers of third-party tools that harvest personal metadata. Continue reading
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Tagged Cybersecurity, Digital Privacy, online safety, Social engineering
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Children’s Social Media Safety Act: Illinois Mandates Metadata Decoupling
Illinois has passed the Children’s Social Media Safety Act, a landmark bill requiring platforms to decouple behavioral metadata from algorithms to enhance privacy for minors. Continue reading