Tag: Digital regulation
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Malaysia Enforces Auto-Registration for Global Social Media Platforms from Jan 1
Overview: A New Licensing Era for Global Social Platforms In a move set to reshape the digital landscape, Malaysia will auto-register major social media and messaging platforms under a national licensing framework starting January 1. The initiative covers widely used services such as WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, among others operating in the country. The…
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Malaysia Moves to Auto-Register WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Under New Licensing Framework from Jan 1
Overview: A New Regulatory Path for Global Social Platforms In a landmark move, Malaysia’s communications regulator has announced that major social media and messaging platforms—namely WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube—will be automatically registered under a national licensing framework beginning January 1. The shift aims to enhance user protection, content governance, and overall digital security by…
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A Dorky PM, Rule-Abiding Nation, and Big Tech: The Australia Under-16 Social Media Ban Changing the World
Introduction: A Bold Step in Digital Policy When Australia announced a ban aimed at users under 16 on major social platforms, it wasn’t just a domestic policy tweak. It was a high-profile test of how far governments can go to curb online exposure for young people and how willing big tech is to adapt—or resist.…
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A dorky PM and a nation of rule abiders called big tech’s bluff. It’s changing the world
Introduction: A bold move in a quiet corner of the internet politics When Australia announced it would enforce stricter age verification on social media for users under 16, the country leaned into a high-stakes public policy experiment. It wasn’t flashy fireworks or a midnight press conference, but a carefully calibrated move that pits a pragmatic,…
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Ofcom urges platforms to curb online abuse and pile-ons against women
New guidelines target online abuse and pile-ons UK communications regulator Ofcom has released guidance urging social media platforms to step up their efforts against misogynist abuse, coercive behavior, and the sharing of intimate images without consent. In a bid to create safer online spaces for women and girls, the guidelines stress that platforms must act…
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WhatsApp Interoperability in the EU with BirdyChat and Haiket
What the new interoperability means Meta has announced a landmark step in the European Union’s push for greater interoperability among messaging apps. WhatsApp will begin interoperating with two third‑party services, BirdyChat and Haiket, allowing users to communicate across platforms without switching apps. This move aligns with EU rules designed to boost competition, improve consumer choice,…
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Ireland Regulator Opens Formal Probe into X Over Handling of User Reports
Regulator launches formal investigation into X’s handling of user reports The Irish regulatory body for media, Coimisiún na Meán, has announced a formal investigation into X, the social platform formerly known as Twitter, over concerns about how it handles content reported by users. The inquiry marks a significant step in Ireland’s evolving approach to online…
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China Removes Blued and Finka, Two Leading Gay Dating Apps, from App Stores
Overview: Apple Removes Popular Gay Dating Apps in China In a move that highlights the evolving landscape of online content regulation in China, Apple confirmed that it has removed two of the country’s most popular gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, from its iOS App Store. The removals come after an order from Chinese authorities,…
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China Bans Popular Gay Dating Apps Blued and Finka from Apple App Store
Overview: Apple Removes Blued and Finka in China In a move that underscores the increasingly tight control over digital platforms in China, Apple has confirmed the removal of two of the country’s most popular gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, from the Apple App Store within China. The decision follows an order from Chinese authorities,…
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Apple Removes Blued and Finka from China App Store Amid Regulatory Order
Apple Takes Down Two Popular LGBTQ Dating Apps in China In a development that underscores the complex regulatory environment for digital services in China, Apple confirmed it has removed two of the country’s most popular gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, from its Chinese App Store. The move follows an order from authorities, and it…