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Canada is one of the safest countries for children—until they’re online. In the digital world, children face a growing threat of predators, cyberbullying, and harmful content. Without strong protections in place, every child is vulnerable, regardless of parental efforts to keep them safe. Our partner, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (C3P), has launched the

The digital world is evolving, and with it, the regulations designed to protect users—especially young ones—are becoming more robust. From the UK’s Online Safety Act to Europe’s Digital Services Act, we are witnessing a wave of new legislation aimed at increasing online safety. In the United States, a landmark development has emerged: the Kids Online

Snapchat, one of the most popular social media platforms among teens, is taking significant steps to combat the rise of ‘sextortion’ scams targeting its young users. In a recent blog post, Snap announced a series of new features aimed at safeguarding teenagers from these increasingly sophisticated threats.  Understanding Sextortion Scams  Sextortion involves perpetrators threatening teens

In the age of social media, TikTok Live has become a popular platform for users to broadcast their activities in real-time. However, this seemingly innocent feature has a darker side, where young girls are urged by viewers to engage in inappropriate behaviors in exchange for virtual gifts that can be converted into cash.  The Virtual