Senate passes legislation aimed at protecting minors online
WEBJul 30, 2024 · CNN — The Senate on Tuesday passed legislation aimed at protecting children online amid an ongoing national debate about the effect of social media use on children. The vote was 91 to 3 with...
Kids Online Safety Act would make tech companies accountable : NPR
WEBAug 3, 2024 · The new law would require tech companies to limit children's exposure to dangerous online content. The last time Congress legislated on kids online safety was before social media and...
Will Lawmakers Really Act to Protect Children Online? Some Say …
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · At least six legislative proposals waiting in the wings in Congress target the spread of child sexual abuse material online and would require platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok to do...
ICAC - Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program
WEBBy helping state and local agencies develop effective, sustainable responses to online child victimization, including responses to child sexual abuse images, the ICAC Program has increased law enforcement's capacity to combat technology facilitated crimes against children at every level.
Report urges fixes to online child exploitation ... - Associated Press News
WEBApr 22, 2024 · A tipline set up 26 years ago to combat online child exploitation has not lived up to its potential and needs technological and other improvements to help law enforcement go after abusers and rescue victims, a new report from the …
Online dangers for children are rife. This is how we should act
WEBJun 9, 2022 · From sexual abuse to exposure to hate speech, children face multiple harms online. Current child safety measures could be bolstered by adopting a more end-to-end approach.
New report showcases strategies to keep children safe online
WEBDec 2, 2022 · A new report published today by the World Health Organization (WHO), What works to prevent online violence against children, presents ways to address the growing worldwide concern of keeping children safe online.
'How are you going to stop the internet?': Online child sex abuse ...
WEBNov 21, 2021 · Biden and other lawmakers recognized the perils to children online before platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter became dominant sources of news and socialization.
Internet Safety - ICAC - Internet Crimes Against Children Task …
WEBThe Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is dedicated to fighting the online exploitation of children, with over 3,000 arrests and over 4,100 online safety presentations and events in the first quarter of 2024 alone.
Internet Safety | Online Safety for Youth - Office of Justice …
WEBAug 17, 2020 · This U.S. Department of Justice initiative combats the use of computers for the purposes of sexual exploitation crimes against children. It aims to investigate and prosecute offenders, as well as protect and assist victimized children.