Proposed Legislation Aims to Restrict Social Media Access for Children Under 16

Proposed Legislation Aims to Restrict Social Media Access for Children Under 16

Legislators are preparing to introduce a landmark online harms bill that would effectively ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. The initiative, which mirrors recent regulatory shifts observed in Australia, aims to mitigate the growing risks of cyberbullying, predatory behavior, and mental health decline among adolescents. Global Precedents and Legislative…

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Canadian Online Users Face Surging Fraud Rates in Dating and Gaming Sectors

Canadian Online Users Face Surging Fraud Rates in Dating and Gaming Sectors

Canadians are encountering suspected digital fraud on dating platforms and online forums at rates significantly higher than the global average, according to a comprehensive study released by TransUnion. The report, which surveyed approximately 1,000 Canadians as part of a 13,000-person global study conducted late last year, reveals that 11.9 percent of digital interactions in these…

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