Child Safety

Child Safety

Arturo Bejar, a former Facebook safety engineer and Instagram consultant, leaves as Meta faces a landmark trial in federal court over claims from 29 states that the company illegally collected and used children's data in violation of federal law, allegedly designed its social media platforms to keep young users hooked and misled consumers about their safety, in Oakland, California, US, August 19, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo

Mark Zuckerberg encouraged growth over child safety, ex-Meta executive testifies at trial

Arturo Bejar, a vocal critic of Meta's safety record, made the allegation during his second day of testimony in a landmark trial over claims brought by a coalition of states that could reshape...

A human chain and protest songs were held on Thursday in front of the Chhayanaut Cultural Centre in Dhanmondi, organised by students, guardians, and staff. Photo: UNB

Students , parents demand justice for Ramisa, safe childhood

Roblox has over 85 million daily active users, with an estimated 40% under the age of 13. Photo: Collected

Australia targets gaming platforms in child safety push

Representational image. Photo: Reuters

WhatsApp rolls out parent-managed accounts for children under 13

Small toy figures are seen in front of a binary code in this illustration picture, April 8, 2019. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Australia gives internet firms 6 months to draft online child-safety rules

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Meta faces EU investigation over child safety risks

During a fiery hearing in the US Senate, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologised to families who said their children had been harmed by social media. Photo: BBC

Zuckerberg apologises as CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok grilled about online child safety at US hearing

‘Child protection a priority in curbing coronavirus spread’

‘Child protection a priority in curbing coronavirus spread’