Digital ECA: what changes in the online protection of children and adolescents
The Digital ECA introduces new regulations in Brazil aimed at protecting minors online by controlling their access to age-inappropriate content.
This is Fantastic: What changes on social media with the Digital ECA and what parents can expect from the law
The Digital ECA, Brazil's first specific law protecting children and adolescents online, has come into effect, establishing serious obligations for social media platforms to safeguard minors.
Stop using my children as bait, Iyabo Ojo warns Baba Ijesha
Iyabo Ojo has threatened legal action against Baba Ijesha for using her children in his public statements to gain sympathy.
Here the sex offender is arrested again - after chat with Dumpen
A convicted sex offender, recently released on conditional parole, was arrested after engaging in inappropriate chats with a person from the site Dumpen, which exposes predators seeking sexual contact with children.
The psychiatrist did not inform child protection services about the father's murder thoughts - the court dismissed the charge of breach of duty
A court in Rovaniemi dismissed charges against a psychiatrist for failing to report a father's intentions to harm his children, despite prior knowledge of his violent thoughts.
Liisa Pakosta: finally, there is knowledge about the criminal register
Liisa Pakosta emphasizes the importance of public access to Estonia's criminal register for protecting children from potential offenders.
ECA Digital: a long road ahead
The implementation of law 15.211/25, known as ECA Digital, marks a significant step in protecting children and adolescents in the digital environment.
Digital ECA Decree Targets Young Influencers and Manipulative Platform Practices
A new decree in Brazil expands protections for children online, targeting both content and the manipulative design of platforms affecting user behavior.
Brazil approves a law requiring platforms to combat children's digital addiction
Brazil has approved a new law aimed at limiting children's use of social media to combat digital addiction and protect minors online.
Brazil regulates a law that forces platforms to combat children's digital addiction
Brazil has implemented a law that limits social media use by minors to protect against digital addiction.
Lula's Government Launches ECA Digital to Enhance Protection for Children on the Internet
The Brazilian government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has introduced ECA Digital, a statute aimed at strengthening online protections for children and adolescents.
The court confirmed a suspended sentence for priest Hořák for a sexual assault on a girl in the confessional
A Czech priest received a suspended sentence and a seven-year ban from working with children after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor in a church confessional.
Digital ECA consolidates a new framework for youth protection in Brazil
Brazil has established the ECA Digital, a new law aimed at protecting children and adolescents in the online environment.
Break-in at an old daycare in Turku – criminals accessed personal data of children and employees dating back up to 25 years
A break-in at a decommissioned daycare facility in Turku resulted in the theft of personal data from both children and staff, some records dating back over 12 years.
Podcast: what changes in the online protection of children and adolescents with the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute
The Digital Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA Digital) took effect in Brazil, regulating online services for those under 18, with an official signing delayed for further review by President Lula.
Age release for social media: CSU divided in debate over social media ban
The CSU is split over the issue of a proposed social media ban for children and teenagers in Bavaria, with differing opinions from various party members.
School transport driver arrested on suspicion of molesting children and adolescents in Paraná
A school transport driver in Teixeira Soares, Brazil, has been arrested for allegedly molesting at least four minors aged between 7 and 15.
Two people are victims of vulnerable rape per day in ES
In the first two months of 2026, Espírito Santo, Brazil, reported over two cases of vulnerable rape daily, with a significant percentage involving children.
Lula is expected to sign a decree regulating the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute this Tuesday; see main points
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to sign decrees regulating the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (ECA Digital), which aims to protect minors from harmful online content.
Caving to gambling lobbyists or protecting children? Controversies surrounding the deputy minister's project
The article discusses the controversies related to a proposal by Poland's deputy minister of digitization concerning the regulation of lootboxes and their association with gambling behavior.
Protecting children on the internet requires more than good intentions
Brazil has implemented the ECA Digital law, enhancing online protection for children and adolescents with strict new regulations.
Digital ECA comes into effect this Tuesday (17); see what changes for platforms and users
Brazil's Digital ECA establishes new regulations for protecting minors online, requiring technology companies to implement age verification and content protection measures.
Yle: Jyväskylä suspended a teacher suspected of serious sexual crimes against children
The city of Jyväskylä has suspended a teacher who is suspected of multiple serious sexual crimes against minors, as reported by Yle.
Kristiina Saks: When a Child Becomes Famous Overnight
Kristiina Saks discusses the implications of children gaining fame rapidly through social media, emphasizing the need for adults to prioritize the child's interests over public curiosity.
Man suspected of abusing brothers aged 5 and 9 is arrested in RS
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Nova Hartz, Brazil, on suspicion of sexually abusing his friends' two young children, aged 5 and 9.
Scandal in Australia: 'Transgender' killer lived with foster children with government knowledge
A convicted transgender killer, Reginald 'Regina' Arthurell, lived with two vulnerable foster children in Sydney for several months despite the New South Wales government's awareness of the situation.
Different indoctrination of children
The article presents readers' comments on the Croatian government's rejection of a proposed law for the digital protection of children.
Yes to extension while waiting for "chat control"
The EU Parliament has approved an extension of the current rules to combat online sexual abuse against children until August 2027.
A primary school teacher in Jyväskylä suspected of serious sexual offenses against children
A primary school teacher in Jyväskylä, Finland, has been arrested on suspicion of committing multiple serious sexual offenses against children.
Africa: New Challenges Bring Increased Risks in Combating Child Sexual Abuse, Exploitation
UN expert Mama Fatima Singhateh highlights ongoing challenges in protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation, despite some progress in international cooperation and victim-centered approaches.
The criminal case against a Prison Administration official for sexual acts with children is handed to the court
A prison official in Latvia has been charged with sexual acts involving minors, with disturbing allegations surfacing from social media interactions.
Australia's online law tightens further: Those trying to access K-18 websites must prove their age
A new law in Australia requires internet users to verify their age when attempting to access content rated 18+, aiming to protect children from harmful material.
Lula signs law ensuring the vulnerability of children under 14 who are victims of rape
Brazilian President Lula has enacted a law that establishes an absolute presumption of vulnerability for children under the age of 14 who are victims of rape, eliminating loopholes in the legal system.
By maternal instinct: the woman who stabbed a retiree who made obscene displays in front of her children is free
A woman in La Plata, Argentina, was released after stabbing a man who was caught making obscene displays in front of her children.
Indonesia bans a wide range of social media for children under 16
The Indonesian government has decided to ban several social media platforms for children under the age of 16 to protect them from bullying, fraud, internet addiction, and pornography.
73-year-old merchant who used candy sales to molest children arrested for rape of a vulnerable person
Francisco Andrade da Cruz, a 73-year-old merchant, was arrested for sexually exploiting children while selling confections in Teresina, Brazil.
Chaos in Parliament over Kekin in School: Heavy Words Were Exchanged, Warnings Were Issued
Today's debate in the Croatian Parliament was contentious, revolving around MP Ivana Kekin's proposal to protect children from harmful digital influences.
Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16
Indonesia will prohibit children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, citing the need to protect them from various online threats.
School is a space of protection against violence, abuse, and neglect in childhood
The recent case in Minas Gerais, where a man was acquitted of charges of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl, highlights the urgent need for protective measures for children when institutions fail.
First Meeting of the Public Forum on the Age of Criminal Minorities... Final Conclusion by Late April
A public forum has been established to discuss the age criteria for criminal minors in South Korea, signaling a shift toward a more comprehensive evaluation of juvenile justice that considers children’s rights and victim protection.
With 111 orphans from femicides in 4 years, agencies discuss improvements in protection policies
In Brazil, 111 children have become orphans due to femicide in the past four years, prompting discussions on policy reforms for their protection.
Petition: gathering signatures for Congress to consider a law that prohibits the use of cell phones and social media for children
Families are gathering signatures to urge the Argentine Congress to consider a law that would restrict cell phone use for children under 14 and social media for those under 16.
Brothers are arrested for raping more than ten children and teenagers, including nephews, in Olinda
Two brothers were arrested for the sexual abuse of at least twelve boys aged between 6 and 12 years in Olinda, Brazil, with the investigation revealing that some of the victims are their nephews.
Digital ECA: Parents will need judicial authorization to monetize content with children on social networks
Brazil has enacted a new decree requiring parents to obtain judicial authorization before monetizing content featuring their children on social media.
Child Protection Council investigates three more suspected cases of abuse in a school in Petrópolis; learn how parents can guide their children
The Child Protection Council in Petrópolis is investigating three new suspected cases of sexual abuse at a private school following prior reports of abuse involving children.
Miletić on withholding support for Rinčić: LGBTQ ideology is more important to her than public utilities
Marin Miletić from the Croatian political party Most expresses that the mayor of Rijeka, Iva Rinčić, has lost their unconditional support due to her prioritization of LGBTQ ideology over children's protection and public services.
The misogyny that wears a toga
The article discusses a troubling case in Brazil where judges normalize the sexualization of minors, revealing systemic issues in the judicial system regarding the protection of children from abuse.
Children and Social Media: How the EU Commission Impedes Youth Protection on the Internet
Germany's political efforts to regulate social media access for children face significant obstacles from the EU Commission.
USA: Melania Trump chairs meeting at UN Security Council
First Lady Melania Trump made history by chairing a UN Security Council meeting, focusing on the protection of children and education in conflict zones.
The government rejected the bill on digital protection of children proposed by the Možemo party
The Croatian government has rejected a bill aimed at improving digital protection for children, citing its generality and lack of clarity in identifying specific risks.