MCMC in talks with social media platforms on stricter age verification for children online

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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is engaging with social media platforms to enhance child safety online through stricter age verification measures. This initiative aims to address growing concerns about children's protection in digital spaces.

KUCHING (May 22): Discussions are underway between the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and social media platform providers on strengthening measures to protect children online, including age verification requirements under the newly published Child Protection Code (CPC). Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said among the measures being considered are stricter verification processes, including [...] The post MCMC in talks with social media platforms on stricter age verification for children online appeared first on Borneo Post Online.