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Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok over information it provided about parental controls | Science & Tech News
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Ofcom has launched an investigation into TikTok over whether it provided inaccurate information about its parental controls. The UK media regulator requested details from the Chinese-owned app, as well as fellow online video platforms Twitch and Snapchat, for a report into how they protect children. While it was generally complimentary about the steps they take,…
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TikTok to be investigated by Ofcom over parental controls | Science & Tech News
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Ofcom has launched an investigation into TikTok over whether it provided inaccurate information about its parental controls. The UK media regulator requested details from the Chinese-owned app, as well as fellow online video platforms Twitch and Snapchat, for a report into how they protect children. While it was generally complimentary about the steps they take,…
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Utah is first US state to require parental consent for under-18s using social media | Science & Tech News
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People aged under 18 in Utah will need the permission of a parent or guardian to use social media such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. It is the first US state to put such a measure into law and is aimed at shielding minors from the “addictive” platforms amid claims such apps damage children’s mental…