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#ChildOnlineProtectionUpdate #NewTool #EU In July, the European Union will launch a new age verification application that will allow for more effective compliance with the rules for protecting minors on the Internet. This app aims to address growing concerns about the ineffectiveness of current online age verification systems and the need to strike a balance between child safety and privacy. For more info. ft.com/content/6b6724… #ChildOnlineProtection

#ChildOnlineProtectionUpdate! #OnlineSafety #UK 📱 Kids' screen time could soon be limited to 2 hours per app — with social media bans after 10pm and during school hours. UK government are weighing tough new online safety rules to stop children from “wasting their childhoods doomscrolling,” says Tech Secretary Peter Kyle. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3d4349gdx4o #ChildOnlineProtection

Watoto Watch Network last week convened the second and final collaborative in-person session with civil society stakeholders to review Kenya’s Draft Industry Guidelines for Child Online Protection and Safety—a pivotal consultation currently open for public participation through the Communications Authority. Held in partnership with Internews–KenSafeSpace, the session focused on amplifying civil society voices to shape a safer digital future for children in Kenya.We truly appreciate the commitment of all participating organizations. The recommendations are now ready for submission to the Communications Authority—one step closer to safer online spaces for every child in Kenya!.

"From screen time limits ⏳ to app filters 🔍—here’s how today’s parental controls can protect your child online. Start simple, stay safe. #ParentingTips #ChildOnlineSafety"

"Not all comments deserve a spotlight. ☁️ Here’s how comment filters keep online spaces safer. #DigitalWellbeing #OnlineSafety"