Australian Social Media Ban for Under-16s Passes in Senate

Last month, the government in Australia passed a bill that will ban under-16s in the country from accessing social media platforms. It’s the first law of its kind in the world, and the Australian [...]

Problem Gambling Among Children Doubles in the UK

The UK is one of the world’s gambling hotspots, with sports betting in particular proving extremely popular among British residents. However, recent research has revealed a significant increase [...]

Canadian Bill S-210: Age Verification Legislations Sees Continued Debate

The question of how to protect young internet users is hotly contested. It’s no secret that the internet is full of potentially harmful content, and regulators are finding it increasingly [...]

French Regulator to Enforce Age Checks for Adult Content

Adult material accounts for a huge segment of online content, and adult sites regularly rank among the most visited in the world. However, many of these sites have age restriction processes that [...]

Australian Social Media Summit Hears Calls for Ban

Last week, politicians, researchers and experts gathered for a social media summit in New South Wales and South Australia. The purpose of this Australian social media summit was to propose [...]

Smartphone Ban for U16s: Is there an Alternative Solution?

Smartphones have become indispensable tools in our everyday lives. We use them for everything from connecting with friends, family and colleagues to watching videos and from playing games to [...]

How Can Online Stores Prevent Underage Alcohol Sales?

The shift to online shopping has made it easier than ever to purchase alcoholic drinks. Now, consumers can choose from a massive range of different products and have their purchases delivered [...]

Vapes on TikTok: How to Safeguard Young Users

Vaping is an increasingly popular alternative to smoking, and health professionals are all but unified in the belief that vapes pose far fewer health risks than tobacco. Vaping is actively [...]

Advertising Age-Restricted Products on Social Media

Today’s social media platforms have transformed the way in which we consume media and communicate with one another. They have also revolutionised the world of advertising, with many companies now [...]

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill: What Will It Mean for Retailers?

The recent UK general election saw the Conservatives ousted after 14 years in power, with Labour enjoying sweeping victories across the country. The new government has promised a raft of changes, [...]

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