Today’s Cache | Google’s antitrust trial explained; Australia wants improved safety on dating apps; U.S. judge blocks California child safety law
1 year, 6 months ago

Today’s Cache | Google’s antitrust trial explained; Australia wants improved safety on dating apps; U.S. judge blocks California child safety law

The Hindu  

Google’s antitrust trial explained In what is being described as the most important case about the future Internet, the U.S. District Court of Columbia has started hearing arguments from the U.S. Department of Justice and several U.S. States to the effect that Google used illegal tactics to maintain a monopoly in online search. Australia wants improved safety on dating apps The Australian government said the online dating industry must improve safety standards or be forced to make changes through legislation. U.S. judge blocks California child safety law A federal judge blocked California from enforcing a law meant to protect children when they use the internet, saying the law’s commercial speech restrictions likely violate the U.S. Constitution’s first amendment. The law, known as the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, was passed unanimously last September by the state legislature and requires platforms, before releasing any online products and services, to assess whether their offerings could harm children.

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Britain sets first codes of practice for tech firms in online safety regime
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Britain sets first codes of practice for tech firms in online safety regime

The Hindu  

Britain's online safety regime came into force on Monday, requiring social media companies like Meta's Facebook and ByteDance's TikTok to take action to tackle criminal activity on their platforms and make them safer by design. Media regulator Ofcom said it had published its first codes of practice on tackling illegal harms such as child sexual abuse and assisting or encouraging …

One in eight Australians on dating apps have been asked to facilitate child sexual exploitation and abuse, survey finds
1 year, 1 month ago

One in eight Australians on dating apps have been asked to facilitate child sexual exploitation and abuse, survey finds

ABC  

In short: Research shows one in eight Australians on dating apps have received a request to facilitate child sexual exploitation or abuse. Research shows one in eight Australians on dating apps have received a request to facilitate child sexual exploitation or abuse. One in eight Australians on dating apps have received a request to facilitate child sexual exploitation or abuse, …

A new guide focuses on online dating safety
1 year, 6 months ago

A new guide focuses on online dating safety

Live Mint  

A question that has been asked one too many times recently is: How safe are dating apps? In a bid to make dating safer for users, Tinder has announced a dating safety guide for online daters in India, in collaboration with the Centre for Social Research, a non-profit organisation. The guide leverages the NGO’s insights, research and expertise to create …

Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence

The Hindu  

Australia’s government said Monday the online dating industry must improve safety standards or be forced to make changes through legislation, responding to research that says three-in-four Australian users suffer some form of sexual violence through the platforms. The Australian Information Industry Association, which represents the information and communications technology industry in Australia but not the online dating sector, welcomed the …

Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s government said Monday the online dating industry must improve safety standards or be forced to make changes through legislation, responding to research that says three-in-four Australian users suffer some form of sexual violence through the platforms. The Australian Information Industry Association, which represents the information and communications technology industry in Australia but not the online dating …

Online dating platforms warned they will be hit with mandatory codes if they don't clean up their apps
2 years, 2 months ago

Online dating platforms warned they will be hit with mandatory codes if they don't clean up their apps

ABC  

Online dating platforms have been warned to do more to make dating apps safer or else they may be forced to do so, after a national roundtable meeting on the issue. Key points: Ministers and online dating platforms have met to discuss improving the safety of their apps The online dating platforms have committed to improving transparency, information sharing and …

Safety On Dating Apps Is Of Utmost Importance, Says Study
2 years, 3 months ago

Safety On Dating Apps Is Of Utmost Importance, Says Study

News 18  

According to a survey run by India’s homegrown dating app, QuackQuack, 67% of women prefer online dating over its traditional counterpart owing to the tight security and safety measures on these platforms. For instance, our app’s moderators use parameters such as User Information, IP City, IP Country, OS Information, and more to track and suspend fake profiles.” To better their …

Sex predators using dating apps as ‘hunting grounds’ for vulnerable victims, new research shows
2 years, 4 months ago

Sex predators using dating apps as ‘hunting grounds’ for vulnerable victims, new research shows

The Independent  

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Shraddha Walkar murder: What digital safety do dating apps offer and how can you stay safe online?
2 years, 4 months ago

Shraddha Walkar murder: What digital safety do dating apps offer and how can you stay safe online?

Firstpost  

After dating app Bumble has been embroiled in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, many are worried about the security these sites offer. From photo verification to awareness about online harassment, a look at safety options provided by these matchmaking sites Since Shraddha Walkar’s brutal murder has come to light, dating app Bumble has found itself entangled in the case. For …

Porn sites to be required to verify age of UK users under online safety law plans
3 years, 1 month ago

Porn sites to be required to verify age of UK users under online safety law plans

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Marking Safer Internet Day, digital minister Chris Philp confirmed the draft Online Safety Bill is …

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