Rollout triggers mixed reactions from parents as major platforms begin deleting underage accounts Australia on Wednesday rolled out a world-first ban preventing children under 16 from using major social media platforms, leading to millions of young users losing access to their accounts. Facebook, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, Reddit, Kick and Twitch have begun removing...
The November 28 directive had mandated pre-installing the app on new and existing phones, raising privacy and surveillance concerns The Union government has withdrawn its order requiring smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the state-run cyber safety app, Sanchar Saathi, on all devices, following widespread pushback from political leaders, industry experts, and digital rights groups. The Ministry...
The move has raised concerns among privacy advocates and some industry experts who say requiring a non-removable government app undermines user choice. India has ordered major smartphone makers to preinstall a government-owned cybersecurity app on all new devices and prevent users from deleting it, Reuters reported on Monday citing a government directive. The order, dated...