TechnologyPolitics
Belgium Moves to Ban Cyberbullies from Social Media
Belgian Minister Vanessa Matz proposes a temporary digital ban for cyberbullies, inspired by French law. Experts question feasibility and enforcement.
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TechnologyPolitics
UK Announces Midnight Social Media Curfew for Ages 16-17
The UK government unveils a default overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, targeting addictive features and poor sleep.
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SocietyTechnology
Belgium Minister Urges Secret Nude Image Victims to Report
Belgium's minister urges victims of non-consensual intimate image sharing to file police reports after probe reveals abuse on 20+ platforms.
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TechnologySafety
Roblox Launches Biometric Age Verification for Safer Play
Roblox rolls out AI-powered biometric age verification and age-based accounts to boost child safety amid legal pressure and user backlash.
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JusticeTechnology
Belgium Lets Online Bullying Victims Request Perpetrator ID
Belgium approves new law letting online bullying victims request anonymous perpetrators' identities through the Telecommunications Ombudsman Service.
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CrimeSociety
Sextortion Surge: 9 in 10 Young Victims in Belgium Are Boys
Child Focus reports 433 sextortion cases in 2025, a 143% rise. 93% of victims are boys aged 15. AI chatbots and deepfakes fuel the crisis.
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