Gender Equality Efforts 'Eroded' by Tech-Based Abuse

Gender equality efforts 'eroded' by tech-based abuse

Advocates are calling on governments around the world to crack down on gender-based violence facilitated through tech, as well as education for young people.

Ofcom to report social media firms that fail to protect women and girls online

The Government has asked Ofcom to report on which social media companies are failing to implement measures to protect women and girls online.

Tech firms must do more to protect women and girls

Technology secretary Liz Kendall has warned that major tech companies must take action to protect women and girls from abuse and misogyny online.At a roundtable attended by the likes of Snapchat, Meta, YouTube and TikTok, Kendall urged platforms to go further and faster in implementing safety measures.Three months ago, Ofcom set out a list of actions that measures that

Pressure on tech firms grows amid government safety crackdown

The British government is increasing the pressure on tech companies to implement safety measures to protect women and girls. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall issued a warning to digital platforms reiterating the government’s position that tech companies must use every tool at their disposal to protect women and girls, or face further action. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) hosted a roundtable on Monday with figures f…

Tech companies must go 'above and beyond' to protect women and girls from online abuse or face further action

Tech firms must do more to protect women and girls online or face further action, Tech Secretary Liz Kendall warns at major platform roundtable.