Topic: Online Abuse
Eni Aluko ‘scared’ to leave home after Joey Barton online abuse
January 19, 2024 · By Jamie Braidwood for www.independent.co.uk
Eni Aluko ‘scared’ to leave home after Joey Barton online abuse Former England football international and ITV pundit Eni Aluko says she is “scared” to leave her home due to the abuse she suffered as a result of Joey Barton’s social media posts. Aluko revealed in a 15-minute video posted on Instagram on Tuesday that she is taking […]
Read More...Widening the net on online abuse
January 11, 2024 · By FAZLEENA AZIZ and AND FATIMAH for www.thestar.com.my
Widening the net on online abuse PETALING JAYA: The proposed expansion of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act to deal with online sexual exploitation should address “intangible elements” of such abuses by predators from overseas, say legal experts. Litigation lawyer Daljit Singh cited the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Bill which seeks to grant Ofcom (Office […]
Read More...Twitch to provide new blocking powers to combat online abuse
August 22, 2023 · By Hibaq Farah UK technology reporter for www.theguardian.com
Twitch to provide new blocking powers to combat online abuse The live video streaming company Twitch will allow users to prevent blocked or banned users from viewing their streams, in a move designed to counter harassment on the platform. The popular streaming service, mostly used to watch others playing video games, will launch the new feature […]
Read More...PLDT, Smart cited for curbing child sex abuse online
August 2, 2023 · By The Manila Times for www.manilatimes.net
PLDT, Smart cited for curbing child sex abuse online THE Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has recognized the efforts of PLDT and Smart in curbing online sexual abuse or exploitation of children (Osaec). CWC particularly underscored the best practices of PLDT and Smart in cybersecurity to address the rising Osaec cases in the […]
Read More...Cops rescue 4 minors from online abuse
June 29, 2023 · By Joel E. Zurbano for manilastandard.net
Cops rescue 4 minors from online abuse The Taguig City government on Monday announced the rescue of four minors who were victims of online sexual abuse. Combined elements from the Philippine National Police and the city’s Social Welfare and Development Office saved the minors during an operation in Barangay Upper Bicutan. But the perpetrator, whom […]
Read More...Australia’s online watchdog threatens Twitter with fines as online abuse surges
June 23, 2023 · By Paul Godfrey for www.upi.com
Australia’s online watchdog threatens Twitter with fines as online abuse surges June 22 (UPI) — Australia’s Internet watchdog gave Twitter 28 days to respond to a notice Thursday ordering it to show what it is doing to combat “inexcusable” levels of online hate affecting more than 5 million Australians, with indigenous, disabled and LBGTQ people suffering […]
Read More...French Open organisers to offer players AI protection against online abuse
May 25, 2023 ·
French Open organisers to offer players AI protection against online abuse French Open organisers are to offer players at the tournament artificial intelligence-protection from social media abuse. In the first initiative of its kind, the French Tennis Federation is using AI technology Bodyguard, which aims to filter out abusive comments on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter […]
Read More...House bill defining online abuse vs House bill defining online abuse vs women, children hurdles final reading
May 24, 2023 · By Jean Mangaluz - Reporter for newsinfo.inquirer.net
House bill defining online abuse vs House bill defining online abuse vs women, children hurdles final reading MANILA, Philippines — House Bill No. 8009, which defines online violence against women and children, passed its third and final reading on Monday with 272 yes votes The bill will expand the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children […]
Read More...Police ‘take up to 18 months’ to make arrests in online child sexual abuse cases
April 5, 2023 · By Emine Sinmaz for www.theguardian.com
Police ‘take up to 18 months’ to make arrests in online child sexual abuse cases Police can take up to 18 months to make an arrest after becoming aware that a child is at risk of online sexual abuse, an official report has concluded. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) […]
Read More...They released a sex video to shame and silence her. She’s one of many women in Myanmar doxxed and abused on Telegram by supporters of the military
February 10, 2023 · By CNN News for edition.cnn.com
They released a sex video to shame and silence her. She’s one of many women in Myanmar doxxed and abused on Telegram by supporters of the military (CNN) – In the summer of 2021, Chomden was abroad, thousands of miles away from her home in Myanmar, when a friend sent her an urgent message informing […]
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