ONLINE CHILD PROTECTION
NCMEC urges India to avoid duplicate reporting of online child sexual abuse cases
The letter comes amid discussions following recent Supreme Court proceedings on the reporting and removal of child sexual exploitation and abuse material online. The court directed the government to strengthen the mechanisms for detecting and removing such material and reiterated that platforms must comply with reporting obligations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
EU threatens significant fines for unfair online trade practices
The European Commission is proposing a new Digital Fairness Act aimed at enhancing consumer rights. This legislation will impose fines on companies engaging in unfair practices such as deceptive advertising targeted at children. It seeks to ban dark patterns and other misleading digital strategies that cost consumers significantly. Companies will need to comply with these new rules to avoid substantial penalties.
Trump immigration crackdown continues after Republican midterm defeat as arrests reported across US
US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has continued despite Republicans losing control of Congress in the midterm elections, with arrests reported across several states. Immigration officers have detained migrants at hospitals, airports and during routine journeys, including two Venezuelan college students, an Argentine couple seeking asylum and an eight-year-old Haitian boy.
Snapchat starts disabling friend-finder feature for UK children, regulator says
Ofcom said the change would make it harder for strangers to contact children on the image-sharing social media platform, one it considers among the largest and most popular online services used by children in Britain.
Vaishnaw puts onus on social media platforms to curb online harm, stops short of safe-harbour clarity
Vaishnaw said social media companies could no longer remain passive intermediaries as the digital ecosystem evolved and must take responsibility for the harmful consequences of content circulated through their platforms, including cyber fraud and so-called digital arrest scams.
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IT Minister Ashwini Vaishanaw emphasises social media's role in child safety, algorithmic transparency
Indian IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has stated that social media platforms must prioritise children's safety and accountability. He highlighted the courts and police as the current recourse for citizens facing online harms. The Supreme Court declared internet access a fundamental right for children, establishing the need for a national database against abusive content. Vaishnaw reinforced the importance of giving citizens a voice on these platforms for addressing grievances.
Delhi Police files FIR against Meta India over child sexual abuse material on its platforms
In response to directives from the National Human Rights Commission, Delhi Police has launched an FIR against Meta India, concerning the alarming presence of Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material on its platforms. This follows previous summons from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. As a proactive measure, Meta India is now coordinating with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre to report child safety violations.
Delhi SIR: SC to hear plea on concerns over EC's Form 6 clarification on Nov 19
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on November 19 regarding concerns over voter enrollment in Delhi. Petitioners argue that the Election Commission's clarification allows unjust requirements for previously registered voters. The court had previously questioned the need for voters to re-register using Form 6. Advocates suggested that those previously enrolled should have alternative options for reinstating their voting rights.
Gold and cash worth over Rs 8 lakh stolen from locked First AC coupe on Deoria-bound train; family alleges no police help, Gonda cops demonstrate how cabin door opens from outside
A couple travelling with their one-year-old child has alleged that gold jewellery worth Rs 7-8 lakh and cash were stolen from their locked First AC coupe at Lucknow's Charbagh station. They claimed that repeated calls to railway helplines and three alarm chain pulls brought no immediate police response. A Zero FIR has been filed in Deoria.
Anthropic IPO rocks Indian IT; Why Walmart is in no hurry to list Flipkart
Anthropic’s US IPO filing sent Indian IT stocks lower on Tuesday. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Meghan Markle father controversy: Why are Philippines authorities investigating Duchess of Sussex father? Here is what Prince Harry's wife has to say about the matter
Thomas Markle Sr. was living in the Philippines earlier this year when he suffered a stroke and had his left leg amputated. That forced him to return to the U.S.
Viral video allegedly shows child consuming drugs in Punjab's Kapurthala, political leaders raise alarm
A viral video allegedly showing a child consuming drugs in Kapurthala, Punjab, has prompted criticism from Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Congress leaders over the state's drug problem. Badal accused the AAP government of failing to protect vulnerable children, while Congress leader Bawa Henry also raised concerns. Authorities reportedly arranged hospital treatment for the child, whose age and the circumstances surrounding the footage remain unverified.
Meta hit with a staggering $25 billion penalty in New Mexico privacy case linked to Cambridge Analytica scandal-here's what happened
Meta has been sentenced to pay a staggering $25 billion for consumer protection infractions in New Mexico. These violations arose from misleading data collection practices tied to the notorious Cambridge Analytica scandal. Upon the court's ruling, Meta's chief legal officer expressed plans to appeal. Attorney General Raúl Torrez highlighted the serious repercussions faced by powerful tech firms, following a series of lawsuits over data breaches and child safety issues.
Children have fundamental right to access internet, can't impose blanket ban on its use: SC
The Supreme Court affirmed the right to access the internet as fundamental for children. It ordered the creation of a national database to detect and remove harmful content targeting minors. The court emphasized the importance of content moderation while ensuring child safety online. It implemented measures to combat the increase in child sexual exploitation material on digital platforms.
Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply on social media curbs for kids
The petition, filed by Emerald Heights International School, Indore, and its director Siddharth Singh, seeks comprehensive safeguards for children using social media platforms.
SC seeks replies from Centre, NCPCR on PIL for framework to protect children from social media risks
The Supreme Court has sought replies regarding a petition from Emerald Heights International School. The petition demands a national framework to ensure children's protection from social media harms. It highlights risks such as grooming, cyber-bullying, and exposure to inappropriate content. The school’s plea includes regulations on age verification and parental consent for social media use.
Inside Google's Gemini safety strategy: Protecting children, verifying age and tackling AI misinformation
To tackle rising child safety concerns linked with AI, Google is taking proactive steps as children engage with chatbots. The focus is on ensuring age-appropriate interactions, encouraging parental oversight, and promoting responsible AI use. The upcoming Gemini platform will feature age assurance technology to evaluate users' ages based on their behavior.
Govt seeks expedited development of AI tool to detect child sexual abuse material online
The issue came up for discussion during Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi's visit to the office of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) here.
Woman applied for 130 shares in Adani Wilmar IPO, bank entered only 65; she sought Rs 40L compensation; gets relief in consumer commission
The woman had earlier appealed in the district commission which held that she did not qualify as a consumer and that the complaint was not maintainable on the ground that investment in shares is a commercial activity. Then why did she won in the State Consumer Commission? Find out in this article.
Online hate is stealing the joy from sport
Athletes are increasingly paying a psychological price for the anger of fans who mistake sporting disappointment for a licence to abuse. Coco Gauff experienced extensive online abuse after her match in Beijing due to a disrupted rally. This incident sparked discussions about the excessive pressure and scrutiny facing female athletes. The emotional toll on athletes is compounded by threats and humiliation, affecting their performance and mental health.
National Medical Commission bans doctors & hospitals from using AI-generated patient testimonials, fake cure claims in medical ads
The National Medical Commission has implemented new ethical advertising guidelines affecting doctors and hospitals. These guidelines prohibit the use of artificial intelligence for generating promotional content or testimonials. Measures have also been taken to restrict paid patient solicitation and misleading claims in advertisements. Strict penalties have been established for non-compliance, including warnings and license suspensions.
Startup of the Year Groww bets on scale; Qcomm sparks festive credit surge
Happy Thursday! Groww is betting its newer businesses will take a bigger slice of its income. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Sisters demanded 1/3 share in parents’ lands, citing Hindu Succession Law, but brother won the case in Madras HC; know why
Brother cuts sisters from parents lands & wins case: Sisters wanted to apply Hindu law of succession and get 1/3rd share in parents’ lands, brother refused them and wins case in Madras HC; Know why
MeitY planning strict protocol for swift takedown of CSEAM content
The standard operating procedure (SOP) will be modelled on a similar protocol created earlier to tackle the spread of non-consensual imagery of women online, they said. The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCCRP) may also create a separate category for reporting CSEAM. Last year in November, the Centre had launched an SOP to curb non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII).
Australia probes app used in cheap smart glasses over privacy fears
Australia is investigating how and where the firm behind an app used in popular low-cost smart glasses collects and stores personal data, the country's data protection watchdog said Wednesday. "In the absence of any response from Shenzhen Qingcheng to the OAIC's preliminary inquiries, I have no assurance that it is protecting personal data of Australians as required by the Privacy Act," Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind said.
Apple's Tim Cook praises EU over efforts to protect children online
Apple executive chairman Tim Cook on Tuesday pledged the US giant would protect children online and praised the EU's efforts to ensure minors' safety after a visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The Apple chairman met European Parliament President Roberta Metsola earlier on Tuesday as well as EU lawmakers focused on children's safety.
A reckoning on social media addiction came late for many kids. Will AI safety be different?
When Meta agreed to changes to its social media platforms and enhanced safeguards in an $18 billion settlement, it made progress by "getting at what we've known for years" about the dangers, said Kristin Bride, a parent advocate who has fought for social media reform since the death of her teenage son. "How are we going to get at what we don't know is coming?"
Alleged Indian leader of neo-Nazi child abuse ring goes on trial in Paris
An Indian man went on trial in Paris on Monday, accused of running a neo-Nazi child exploitation ring in which young girls were allegedly coerced into performing sexual acts online and engaging in self-harm. - Closed-door trial - The Paris criminal court on Monday ordered the trial be held behind closed doors.
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