A complete ban on social media for children may not work as intended, according to discussions involving MeitY, civil society groups and Space2Grow. Participants instead advocated age-gating, a legally enforceable duty of care for platforms and stronger parental controls.
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Mapusa MLA Joshua De Souza Launches ‘Safe & Seen’ Campaign to Strengthen Child Rights Protection
Mapusa MLA Joshua De Souza conducted an interactive session with heads of educational institutions and faculty members from SSC and HSS schools across Mapusa under the "Safe & Seen" campaign, in collaboration with SCAN Goa, to strengthen child rights protection and create safer learning environments.
POCSO Act Awareness Programme Held at Madkaikar Higher Secondary School, Corlim
The Old Goa Free Legal Aid Cell of V. M. Salgaocar College organised an awareness programme on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act at Madkaikar Higher Secondary School, Corlim, to educate students on child safety, legal rights and preventive measures.
Australia’s Bold Social Media Crackdown: Will Kids Actually Log Off?
Australia has officially begun enforcing its sweeping ban removing under-16s from social media. But despite government optimism, most children say they won’t log off. As teens share workarounds and flock to lesser-regulated corners of the internet, the ban has sparked a global conversation about online safety, digital maturity, and whether age limits alone can protect young people.
Australia Bans Social Media Accounts for Under-16s, Including YouTube, from December 2025
Starting December 10, the Australian government will ban children under 16 from holding accounts on YouTube, reversing its earlier exemption of the platform. Platforms that fail to comply face penalties of up to AU$50 million as part of a global-first effort to safeguard young users online.