Banning under-16s online restricts access to information while creating huge privacy risks.
Instead the government should target the root cause of online harms.
That means tackling the business model of social media platforms – from targeted ads and algorithms to user lock-in.
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The social media ban for under-16s does nothing to sort out the harms caused by platforms.
Harmful content is a product of a business model that uses data to drive engagement and target users with ads.
Digital ID checks feed more data into this system, while leaving the engine for harms unchecked.
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Open Rights Group has responded to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement that the Government will ban social media, including gaming sites, for under 16s in the UK.
What’s going on? MPs will vote on amendments to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill next Tuesday 16 June. Victoria Collins MP, has tabled amendment NC13, that would require the Government to…
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Platforms like X, Facebook and Instagram harvest our personal data so that they can target us with ads. Their platforms are designed to keep us online, pushing out content that will keep us engaged.…
I know this won't be expedited, but I hope that both countries are successful. #Ukraine in particular, which is holding the line in #Europe against a full-scale invasion.
Is anyone surprised that #Westminster is silent?
#Independence for #Scotland
Once again, I see (so-called) #Christians using their #religion to persecute others. I doubt their #Christ would approve of their #hate towards their fellow humans.
I seem to remember him embracing the downtrodden and the marginalised, advocating for setting the oppressed free.
#Protests continue in #SouthKorea amidst #rigging in the election.
They ran out of ballots????
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Funny how the #LGBTQ+ community are embracing other #minorities but STILL faces discrimination from the general populace.
One day - hopefully soon - there will be #equality for all.
🏳️🌈 #Pride 🏳️🌈
