Government slammed over digital safety, as MPs demand tougher screen time controls

Government slammed over digital safety as MPs demand tougher screen time

The UK government has been accused of ignoring urgent calls for tighter regulation around children's screen time and digital safety, as the Education Select Committee condemned its response

Using Apple’s Screen Time, Google’s Family Link, and Microsoft’s Family Safety to Monitor Children’s Digital Device Use - The Baltimore Times

Listen to a short summary Read by Guy R. Your browser does not support the audio element.The Washington Post recently reported that Instagram’s “Teen Account” does not do a good job of keeping harmful content away from teens. A high school student and a youth group tested it and found that teens still saw inappropriate […] The post Using Apple’s Screen Time, Google’s Family Link, and Microsoft’s Family Safety to Monitor Children’s Digital Device…

Government slammed over digital safety, as MPs demand tougher screen time controls

The UK government has come under fire from education leaders and MPs after issuing what has been branded a “disappointing” and “lacking urgency” response to calls for tighter regulation around children’s screen time and digital safety. The Education Select Committee has condemned ministers for downplaying recommendations from its May 2024 report on screen time, which urged stronger national guidance, age restrictions, and more coordinated policy…