#child-safety

#child-safety

The incident of a woman approaching children at a primary school in Mortlake was handled promptly and the woman was detained for further assessment. [ more ]

One-year-old critically injured in Brooklyn car crash due to suspected drunk driving incident, highlighting the importance of child safety in vehicles. [ more ]

Brooklyn police are seeking a suspect who groped a 9-year-old girl in Borough Park. [ more ]

Pet dog critically injures 1-year-old girl in Cheltenham. [ more ]

Father witnessed woman grabbing two children at holiday park in Cornwall.

Police are investigating the incident, and the children were unharmed. [ more ]

The tragic incident involved the death of a five-year-old boy, Daniel Alaby, found in the River Thames.

The family and neighbors are devastated and puzzled about how the boy went missing despite locked doors. [ more ]

Car seats are legally required until a child is 12 years old or 135cm tall, yet many parents do not comply, putting their children at risk. [ more ]

UnbuckleMe makes it easy to release car seat buckles without disturbing sleeping infants. [ more ]

Parents of older children may face uncertainties about attending birthday parties, leading to decisions based on safety concerns. [ more ]

A mother's perspective on child safety restraints changed after becoming a parent. [ more ]

Moving a toddler to a big kid bed can be daunting.

Consider locking your child's bedroom door at night for safety reasons. [ more ]

Parents are joining a group advocating for delaying smartphones for children, aiming for no smartphone until 14 and no social media until 16.

The grassroots movement unexpectedly grew into a nationwide campaign, with over 4,000 members advocating for child safety and mental health online. [ more ]

Rumors of nails being stuck to children's playground equipment are circulating online, causing concern, but no confirmed incidents have been reported in London so far. [ more ]

Police responded to a report of a child seen alone in Bexleyheath, ensuring the child's safety and finding no criminal offenses. [ more ]

Unintended acceleration recall on JAKKS Pacific's Mario Kart 24 Volt Ride-On Racer due to stuck accelerator pedal. [ more ]

Recall of 8 million laundry detergent packets in the U.S. and Canada due to packaging defect.

No confirmed injuries from the defect but potential risks for children and others. [ more ]

Stranger attempted to kidnap two girls in Moreno Valley while they were walking to school, with one girl managing to break free and report the incident. [ more ]

A girl in California escaped a kidnapping attempt on her way to school. Deputies arrested the suspect, highlighting the importance of quick thinking and alertness. [ more ]

Generative AI misuse poses significant threats to child safety, and platforms must adopt AI development principles to prevent harm. [ more ]

Leading AI companies pledge to prevent AI exploitation of children for CSAM, aiming to protect children from abuse using generative AI. [ more ]

The European Union demands TikTok to provide information on its new app, potentially suspending addictive features posing risks to kids. [ more ]

The European Commission is investigating TikTok's compliance with the Digital Services Act focusing on addictive behavior and child safety.

If TikTok violates DSA policies, it may face fines up to 6% of its annual turnover. [ more ]

EU launched investigation into TikTok for potential DSA breach on child safety and content regulations.

Protection of minors is a top priority under the DSA, with potential fines for violating companies. [ more ]

Children are exposed to violent online content at a young age in the UK.

Tech platforms are criticized for not doing enough to protect young users from harmful content. [ more ]

Tech platforms to remove harmful online content quickly under Canada's proposed Online Harms Act.

Legislation would make tech companies accountable for harmful content online and increase penalties for spreading hate. [ more ]

TikTok reorganizes Dublin office, affecting hundreds of staff

European Commission launches investigation into child safety at TikTok [ more ]

Lawmakers grilled tech CEOs on child safety but got distracted by TikTok's Chinese ownership.

There are concerns about TikTok's data storage policies and Chinese government influence. [ more ]

The congressional hearing on Big Tech's child safety focused on TikTok's Chinese parent company and the Israel-Palestine conflict instead of immediate policy concerns.

Lawmakers questioned CEOs about combating child sexual abuse material and the impact of social media on mental health. [ more ]

The UK government is considering raising the age limit for accessing social media from 13 to 16.

The government's Online Safety Act includes measures to enforce age limits on social platforms.

The government has been unable to implement an outright ban on encryption despite concerns over child safety. [ more ]

UK government accuses Meta of empowering child sexual abusers through encryption.

Concerns raised about the safety of children and the hinderance of law enforcement efforts. [ more ]

Black Friday online sales reached a record $9.8 billion in the US, with smartphones accounting for 54% of all online sales.

Brands are wasting over $600 million on ads that are not suitable for the holiday season, according to an analysis by CreativeX.

School children are using AI image generators to create indecent images of their classmates, prompting a call for urgent action from the UK Safer Internet Centre. [ more ]

Fortnite provides parental controls to empower parents and ensure a safe gaming experience for their children.

Parents can manage who their kids talk to, set content age rating limits, and prevent unauthorized payments.

Epic Games offers chat permissions and the ability to monitor and control social interactions within Fortnite. [ more ]