Ireland has adopted a new online safety code for video-sharing platforms such as TikTok and Facebook to protect people from harmful internet content. The code sets binding rules on platforms with ...

Some social media platforms could choose to stay away from the UK because they do not want to be punished under the Online Safety Act, an expert has suggested. The online safety rules, which are ...

Parents have watched the internet’s safety rules change. In the 90s, we were warned against using our real names online or disclosing any personal information. Now, kids have social media profiles ...

Reaction to the Online Safety Act has been deeply divided, with many Independent readers voicing fears that the new legislation will do little to protect children while posing a significant threat to ...