UK Government to Extend Digital ID Access to Teenagers as Ministers Target Online Safety
UK plans to extend digital ID to teenagers spark a privacy debate. Ministers cite modernisation; critics warn of mission creep and data risks.
Australia to Ban Social Media for Under‑16s: Protection or Overreach?
Beginning 10 December 2025, Australia will prohibit children under 16 from using social media platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X, Snapchat and soon YouTube. Supporters cite safety; critics warn of free speech impacts and enforcement challenges.
UK’s Online Safety Act Comes into Force: Children Protected—but Privacy & Free Speech at Risk
The UK’s Online Safety Act officially came into force on 25 July 2025, enforcing strict new rules for online platforms. Supporters hail it as a victory for child protection, while critics warn of serious threats to privacy, free speech, and digital freedom.