The IICSA report cited “unprecedented levels of depravity” and said that encryption is getting in the way of current screening. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos…
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Facebook encrypted messaging will ‘create hiding places for child abuse’
Child safety groups penned an open letter to Facebook, urging a delay on encrypted messaging until sufficient safeguards are in place. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by…
Facebook will let parents see kids’ chat history, peer into inbox
It’s revamping Messenger Kids with new parental controls and updated information on its children’s data policy. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos Author: Lisa Vaas
Privacy watchdog throws wider net to protect children online
A new, comprehensive code will compel online services to put children’s health and safety before data-collecting profits. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos Author: Lisa Vaas
Peekaboo Moments baby-recording app has a bad database booboo
No need to wait until you’ve gurgled out of your mother’s womb to experience the joys of having your privacy breached. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by…
YouTube to treat all kid-aimed videos like they’re COPPA-liable
The FTC can fine content creators up to $42,530 per violation – even though they don’t collect, receive, nor have access to kids’ data. This post appeared first on Naked…
Facebook: ‘Technical error’ let strangers into Messenger Kids chats
It won’t happen again, Facebook told senators who wondered how well it’s handling kids’ privacy in the chat app abhorred by kids advocates. This post appeared first on Naked Security…
Facebook admits to Messenger Kids security hole
A hole in the supposed closed-loop messaging system allowed children to join group chats with people their parents hadn’t approved. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos…
Apple bans ads, third-party tracking in apps meant for kids
The new policy: Ditch third-party trackers in apps designed for youngsters, lest the app get booted out of the App Store. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by…
New bill would give parents an ‘Eraser Button’ to delete kids’ data
The COPPA overhaul would ban targeting ads at kids under 13 and ad targeting based on race, socioeconomics or geolocation on kids under 15. This post appeared first on Naked…