From FTC lawsuits to new age-assurance laws — here’s your global roundup of the latest developments in online child safety and privacy.
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October 10, 2025

Industry News 

 

FTC Alleges Sendit App and its CEO Unlawfully Collected Personal Data from Children, Deceived Users About Messages, Subscription Memberships (FTC) Read more >> 

 

California Enacts Privacy Law Allowing Residents to Protect Their Personal Data Online With One Click  (EPIC) Read more >>


Australia Privacy Commissioner puts social media platforms on notice with new guidance
(Officer of the Australian Information Commissioner) Read more >>

 

Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15, as PM says platforms are ‘stealing childhood’ (CNN) Read more >>

 

Apple prepares to comply with Texas age assurance law, but warns of privacy risks (TechCrunch) Read more >>

 

With tech on board and Hollywood in revolt, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s call could reshape online privacy (Poitico) Read more >>

 

Kentucky sues Roblox for alleged lack of child safety measures (The National News Desk) Read more >>

 

NetChoice, LLC v. Bonta: What the Ninth Circuit’s Ruling Could Mean for Online Speech Regulation (Crowell) Read more >>

 

A new youth advisory board to help shape online safety (Children's Commissioner) Read more >>

 

Germany's opposition halts EU plan to combat child sexual abuse material online (euro news) Read more >>

 

Brazil is first Latin American country to enshrine age-appropriate design standards into law (5 Rights Foundation) Read more >>

 

New Zealand takes stock of online age verification options (Biometric Update) Read more >>

 

EU chief backs calls to keep children off social media (The Exponent) Read more >>

 

Ban social media for under-15s, says French report warning of TikTok risks 

(BBC) Read more >>

 

Navigating Regulatory Risks in EdTech Subscription Models: Implications for Investor Trust (AInvest) Read more >>

 

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