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For years, schools have posted photos of their pupils online. But could they be misused?
August 11, 2026Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?
The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.
June 18, 2026From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access - Reuters
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access Reuters
June 15, 2026Britain expected to set out under 16s social media restrictions - Reuters
Britain expected to set out under 16s social media restrictions Reuters
June 14, 2026Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.
June 8, 2026Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge
An analyst tells the BBC how she tracked down a victim of child sexual abuse after years of searching.
March 19, 2026Australians reach for VPNs, find porn sites blocked as online age-restrictions take effect - Reuters
Australians reach for VPNs, find porn sites blocked as online age-restrictions take effect Reuters
March 9, 2026Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s
It is the latest country to curb young people's access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.
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Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge
A girl who appeared in hundreds of child sexual abuse images and videos has been tracked down after years of searching by internet safety experts. The victim, who is now a young adult, was finally id
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Indonesia to ban 'high risk' social media for under-16s
From 28 March, accounts belonging to under-16s on platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Roblox, YouTube and X will be gradually deactivated. Science and technology reporter Friday 6 March