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Meta to let EU users unlink other social media accounts

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEU NewsSocial Media23 January 202423 January 2024

The changes mean that users in the EU will be able to use Meta’s services without their information being shared between them…reports Asian Lite News To comply with the Digital…

US Judge blocks Biden admin from contacts with social media firms

by Newsdesk-Top NewsSocial MediaUSA5 July 20235 July 2023

The US has been debating over the past few years where to draw the line between curbing the online propagation of potentially dangerous information and the freedom of speech….reports Asian…

Indonesia threatens to block social media giants

by Newsdesk-Top NewsASEAN News20 July 202220 July 2022

The digital giants are given time until Wednesday to complete the registration for licensing….reports Asian Lite News The Indonesian authorities are set to block social media applications and online sites…

EU all set to rein in giants

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEU NewsEurope25 March 202225 March 2022

Executive Vice-President for a Europe Fit for the Digital Age, Margrethe Vestager also confirmed in a tweet that there was a deal on the law….reports Asian Lite News The European…

Ireland fines Meta over data breaches

by Newsdesk-Top NewsSocial MediaWorld News17 March 202217 March 2022

Last year, Facebook was at the centre of a data leak that affected 533 million accounts and users from 106 countries….reports Asian Lite News  Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has…

Meta continues crackdown, takes down 14.8 mn content pieces

by NewsdeskIndia NewsSocial Media2 March 20222 March 2022

Meta actioned 1.4 million content related to adult nudity and sexual activity, 233,600 pieces of content related to bullying and harassment and 1.8 million violent and graphic content, among others….reports…

Imran upset over social media flak, mulls crackdown

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAsia News21 February 202221 February 2022

The opposition political parties have also slammed the government, The latest ordinance will certainly strengthen the institutional strength while also ensure protection from widespread criticism and defamation done by elements….writes…

No more ‘anonymous’ trolls in Australia

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAustraliaSocial Media28 November 202128 November 2021

The legislation will be released in draft form this week, and is expected to be introduced in Parliament early next year…reports Asian Lite News Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is…

Facebook grilled by lawmakers making online safety rules

by Newsdesk-Top NewsSocial Media29 October 202129 October 2021

Davis said Facebook is largely supportive of the U.K.’s safety legislation and is interested in regulation that gives publicly elected officials the ability to hold the company accountable…reports Asian Lite…

Taliban mobilised support using social media during its offensive

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAfghanistanAsia News23 September 202123 September 2021

EFSAS said in a statement that it hosted a gripping webinar on Tuesday titled “Terrorism and Technology” on the side-lines of the 48th Session of the UN Human Rights Council…