Beyond Roblox: Why Singapore's new app store rules offer some relief for parents
A platform such as Roblox sits in a regulatory grey zone that regulators have struggled […]
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Videogame platform Roblox rolls out measures to comply with Indonesia's social media curbs
The first measure is age verification through facial scanning for Indonesian Roblox users under 16. […]
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Australian regulator asks Roblox, Minecraft to detail child safety measures
Australia's eSafety regulator said it had issued legally enforceable transparency notices to Roblox, Minecraft, Epic […]
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Roblox to introduce age-based accounts in child safety push | The Straits Times
SAN FRANCISCO – Videogame platform Roblox on April 13 said it will create tailored accounts […]
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Senator revives call for social media ban for children 16 and under in Philippines
… Roblox. Mr Gatchalian's call also came after a Los Angeles jury found YouTube and […]
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Indonesia first in South-east Asia to curb social media use for children under 16
Platforms deemed ?high risk? ?YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and gaming platform Roblox among others […]
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Indonesia's social media curbs for kids set to kick in, but few know how they will work
He and his friends regularly hang out on Roblox, a US platform where children can […]
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askST: What parental controls are available on my child's phone and apps? How do I activate them?
… Roblox. While device-based parental control tools can help to manage these apps, each platform […]
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Britain's watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children
In the latest implementation phase of Britain's Online Safety Act, Ofcom told Facebook and Instagram […]
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Rehabilitation professionals warn of dangers of online platforms in radicalising youth
Roblox and Gorebox are sandbox games that let their users generate virtual worlds and avatars, […]
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Los Angeles sues Roblox over child exploitation claim | The Straits Times
It alleged Roblox exposes children to sexual content, exploitation and online predators. Read more at […]
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Australia asks for meeting with Roblox after grooming, content complaints | The Straits Times
SYDNEY, Feb 10 – The Australian government has called a meeting with gaming platform Roblox […]
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Gaming giant Roblox under scrutiny in Australia amid child-grooming concerns
Roblox faces increasing scrutiny globally as governments attempt to reduce online harm to children. Read […]
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Dutch regulator to probe gaming platform Roblox over risks to minors | The Straits Times
Meanwhile, Roblox is facing multiple lawsuits over child safety in the US. Read more at […]
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14-year-old Singaporean issued ISA restriction order | The Straits Times
A 14-year-old Singaporean boy receives a restriction order under the ISA for ISIS radicalisation and […]
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'I feel lonely in real life': Teenage girl finds solace in online friends on Roblox
Now 16, she has had two such relationships since she was 15, meeting both boys […]
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Recruiting in Roblox: Extremists exploit gaming platforms as radicalisation channels in S-E Asia
Extremist networks have adapted quickly to youths' digital habits, leveraging private chat groups. Read more […]
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Roblox game platform launches age checks for chat | The Straits Times
Users will be placed into six age bands to limit conversations between adults and minors […]
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Roblox faces scrutiny in Malaysia after child stabbing case | The Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR ? Roblox Corp pledged to boost safety measures and is prepared to share […]
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Code of honour: Singapore teens embrace making apps and video games
Their passion sometimes starts from playing popular games like Roblox and Minecraft as a young […]
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