How you can keep your child safe on social media as new study found ‘systemic issues’ with many features

Study finds over half of social media child safety features fail to work as advertised

New research from the Cybersafety Research Center tested 86 youth safety features across TikTok, Instagram, Snap, and YouTube, finding that

Child online safety needs more than social-media bans

Global social media bans for kids gain popularity, but researcher questions evidence behind youth mental health crisis claims

The article discusses the growing global trend of social media bans for children, starting with Australia's ban on under-16s, followed by si

Global social media bans for kids gain popularity, but researcher questions evidence behind youth mental health crisis claims

The article discusses the growing global trend of social media bans for children, starting with Australia's ban on under-16s, followed by si

UK's under-16 social media ban sparks debate over child safety and universal privacy rights

The UK Government has announced a ban on children under 16 accessing social media, following Australia's lead. The decision has sparked a po

Study finds Instagram teen safety tools ineffective against suicide and self-harm content

A study by child safety groups and cyber researchers claims that Instagram's safety tools for teenagers are failing to protect them from har

‘Mom, do you love your phone more than me?’: Children of screen‑absorbed parents are more insecure