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...

Malaysia bars under-16s from signing up for social media

June 1, 2026 1:56 PM

Malaysia bars under-16s from signing up for social media

Malaysia has begun barring those aged under 16 from registering accounts on social media platforms, its communications regulator said on Monday, as it boosts efforts to protect minors from exposure to harmful content online. The Southeast Asian nation joins a growing number of countries introducing measures to regulate access to online platforms, amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children's health and safety. From Monday, social media platforms including Meta Platforms'...

Government highlights measures to ensure safe, trusted and accountable internet ecosystem

December 11, 2025 10:37 AM

Government highlights measures to ensure safe, trusted and accountable internet ecosystem

The Government on Wednesday outlined a series of legal, regulatory and institutional measures aimed at ensuring an open, safe, trusted and accountable internet for all users, including children. The information was shared by Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada in the Lok Sabha. With the rapid expansion of internet access across the country, the Government said it is increasingly focused on addressing risks related to harmful, addictive, or age-inappropriat...