Social media age limits: Well intentioned but ineffective?
2026-04-14
Several countries want age restrictions to keep minors off platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can bans really keep childrenContinue Reading
India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media
2026-04-10
The Indian government has proposed changes to extend its regulatory framework to a wider range of online news voices, includingContinue Reading
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027
2026-04-08
Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime MinisterContinue Reading
Police warn “Be Vigilant” viral post is fake
2026-03-23
The Sri Lanka Police have warned the public to be cautious of a false message circulating on social media thatContinue Reading
Police warn of fake awareness posts circulating on social media
2026-03-17
The Sri Lanka Police has warned the public about fake posts circulating on social media under the heading “Awareness byContinue Reading
Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s from Monday
2026-03-06
Some sites in Australia had already barred non-members on Friday and were refusing new registrations, days before being obliged toContinue Reading
Social media activist SEDA Bro appears before CID
2026-03-03
Social media activist SEDA Bro reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today (03 Mar) to record a statement withContinue Reading
Poland plans social-media ban for children under 15
2026-02-27
Poland plans to introduce new legislation to ban social media for children under 15 years of age and will holdContinue Reading
Portugal approves social media restrictions for minors
2026-02-13
Portugal’s parliament on Thursday approved a bill restricting children’s and young people’s access to online platforms and social networks. UnderContinue Reading
India tightens AI rules for social media platforms
2026-02-11
India’s Ministry of Information Technology has updated rules for the use of generative artificial intelligence on social media platforms. NowContinue Reading
France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
2026-01-27
France’s Lower House passed a Bill banning social media for those under 15, a move championed by President EmmanuelContinue Reading
Australia enforces under-16 social media ban as Meta shuts 550,000 child accounts
2026-01-13
Meta has shut down about 550,000 social media accounts belonging to children in Australia, complying with a new law thatContinue Reading
9 Common online scams listed by Sri Lanka Police
2026-01-12
Raising public awareness on online financial fraud through social media platforms, the Sri Lanka Police has outlined 09 common typesContinue Reading
SLBFE warns of fake foreign job offer ads on social media
2025-10-29
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says complaints received by the Bureau regarding financial fraud incidents involving foreignContinue Reading
29 yr old arrested over social media vehicle sale fraud
2025-05-29
The Haldummulla Police have arrested a suspect for defrauding money by posting advertisements of vehicles for sale on social media.Continue Reading
Court orders inquiry into 6 Social media accounts over defamatory claims
2025-04-29
Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to obtain information on six socialContinue Reading
Fake letter on Social Media : Warning from Police
2025-04-22
The Sri Lanka Police has warned the public of a fake letter being circulated on social media with the intentionContinue Reading
Sexually explicit pictures : Two arrested
2025-04-09
Two suspects have been arrested in separate areas on charges of threatening individuals by claiming to distribute sexually explicit photographsContinue Reading