Meta says “protecting children is priority” after agreeing to report child safety matters to I4C portal

September 15, 2026 4:57 PM

Meta says “protecting children is priority” after agreeing to report child safety matters to I4C portal

Tech giant Meta will now report child safety-related matters directly to the cybercrime portal managed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), a Meta spokesperson said on Tuesday, as the company reiterated its commitment to tackling online child exploitation and related crimes. “Protecting children on our platforms is a priority for us, and we’re committed to working with the government to ensure that the perpetrators of these crimes are held responsible,” the Meta spokesperso...

Australia demands child safety transparency from gaming giants Roblox and Minecraft

April 23, 2026 11:57 AM

Australia demands child safety transparency from gaming giants Roblox and Minecraft

Australia's internet regulator on Wednesday asked online gaming platforms including Roblox RBLX.N and Microsoft's MSFT.O Minecraft to spell out how they protect children from grooming by sexual predators and shield young users from radicalisation. The eSafety Commissioner said it had issued legally enforceable transparency notices to Roblox, Minecraft, Epic Games' Fortnite and Valve's Steam, seeking details on their safety systems, staffing and measures aligned with cybersecurity protocols. Co...