Brazil Fines TikTok Nearly $30 Million Over Child Data Privacy Violations

Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) has fined ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, 153.7 million reais nearly $30 million over alleged violations involving the collection and processing of children’s and teenagers’ personal data. The decision, published on August 25, 2026, found that TikTok processed minors’ personal information without an adequate legal basis and failed […]

Australia Widens Teen Social Media Ban to Include YouTube, Scraps Exemptions

In a significant move aimed at protecting young Australians, the government has announced a major expansion of its social media ban for teenagers, now including YouTube and scrapping previous exemptions. This decision, which takes effect in December, underscores a growing global concern over the impact of social media on the mental health and development of […]