4 h. ago 'Digital wallet' pilot to be rolled out next year to verify age of social media users

Communications Minister Patrick O’Donovan said the lack of consensus from the EU on online safety laws for children is “our collective shame”.

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7 h. ago 'Outrageous': Trump plans to screen US visitors based on five

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adding social media as a mandatory data element for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) application.

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8 h. ago Q&A: Travelling to the US? Check your social media posts first

The US plans to seek access to your social media history if you’re travelling there. Here’s what you can do about it.

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9 h. ago US plans to start checking tourists’ social media over last five years

The proposal would be part of the screening process for travellers entering the US under the Visa Waiver Program

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10 h. ago Government urged to restrict ‘toxic’ social media algorithms

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said hate and misinformation was being spread through communities by these algorithms.

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13 h. ago US plans to ask all tourists – including from Ireland – to share five years of social media history

US plans to ask all tourists – including from Ireland – to share five years of social media history  The Irish Independent

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16 h. ago Social media ban for children aged under 16 begins in Australia

Prime minister Anthony Albanese says implementation will be difficult as teens post farewell messages

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17 h. ago Age classifications on websites and apps could be introduced under online safety reform plans

Online safety taskforce was set up in recognition of social media’s harm to children’s physical and mental health

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40 h. ago A grand social media experiment begins in Australia. Will it work?

The country is trying to wean children under 16 off the likes of TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram with a new law. Teenagers are skeptical

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41 h. ago Cabinet to be briefed on plans to roll out pilot age verification tool for children online

Elsewhere, the Minister for Health will brief Cabinet on plans to establish a legal right for people to receive the care they need at home.

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55 h. ago Wicklow man must enter plea at next court date over false claims about asylum seeker exposing himself to teen

The alleged offence was a social media post published by the accused, Kirk Loco (44) of Waverly Meadow, Rathnew, Co Wicklow, on June 21st, 2024.

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56 h. ago Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton spared jail over grossly offensive social media posts

Last month a jury at Liverpool Crown Court found the former footballer had ‘crossed the line between free speech and a crime’ with six posts on X.

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59 h. ago Joey Barton spared jail over grossly offensive social media posts

Last month a jury at Liverpool Crown Court found the former footballer had ‘crossed the line between free speech and a crime’ with six posts on X.

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59 h. ago Joey Barton receives suspended sentence over offensive social media posts

Former soccer player sent offensive messages about broadcaster Jeremy Vine and football pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko

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4 d. ago What is Australia's social media ban and could Ireland follow suit?

What is the ban in Australia, what are the arguments for and against, and will Ireland follow suit?

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4 d. ago Cabinet to receive update on possibility of banning social media for under

EU member states are looking at restricting young people’s access to social media platforms.

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4 d. ago New digital wallet to be tested within months to restrict social media access in Ireland for under

Attorney General is to advise on proposed age verification system but senior Government figures stop short of backing Australia-style ban

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4 d. ago Social workers fear increasing numbers of young people are being drawn to anti

Racist attitudes have solidified, driven by social media and prominent far-right campaigners in the local community

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5 d. ago ‘Justice facilitator’ banned from filming after Court of Appeal arrest

Patrick McGreal, 45, of Reynalla, Bracklyn, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, who appears on social media platforms to speak out on justice and constitutional issues, was arrested at the Four Courts

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5 d. ago Electronic tagging pilot project for those on temporary release and bail to be rolled out

The tender for the electronic monitoring service provider is worth €1.5m.

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