26 h. ago Meta found in breach of EU law over ‘ineffective’ complaints system for flagging illegal content

European Commission initial finding says Facebook and Instagram introduced unnecessary steps for users to submit reportsInstagram and Facebook have breached EU law by failing to provide users with simple ways to complain or flag illegal content, including child sexual abuse material and terrorist content, the European Commission has said.In a preliminary finding on Friday, the EU’s executive body said Meta, the $1.8tn California company that runs the social media services, had introduced unnecessary steps in processes for users to submit reports. Continue reading...

Society

28 h. ago Instagram and Facebook found in breach of EU law over flagging of illegal content

European Commission initial finding says mechanisms to report and remove illegal content may be ineffectiveInstagram and Facebook have breached EU law by failing to provide users with simple ways to flag illegal content including child sexual abuse material and terrorist content, the European Commission has said.In preliminary finding on Friday, the EU’s executive body said Meta, the $1.8tn California company that runs the social media services, had introduced unnecessary steps in processes for users to submit reports. Continue reading...

Events

28 h. ago Callander man jailed after buying illegal stun gun for TikTok content

His defence solicitor told Stirling Sheriff Court that he had planned to use the 500,000 volt stun gun to "stun himself, make videos, try and make people laugh, and try and make some cash out if it.”

Events

3 d. ago Revealed: The incoming major change which could KILL OFF illegal Premier League streaming for 'dodgy' Fire Stick users

For years, illegal streamers have watched live sport and other premium content on jailbroken Fire Sticks, despite authorities' best efforts to clamp down on the illicit activity.

Events

7 d. ago Cafe owner defies council and refuses to remove Union Flag mural after single complaint amid claims it is 'racial slur'

Cafe owner Nina Stevenson, who runs Cookie Corner in New Milton, Hampshire, has been told to remove a Union Flag mural painted onto the outside wall of her business.

Politics

2 w. ago Residents of UK town have same complaint as Union Jack flags are hung up

Residents living in a small UK town have been left furious after Union Jack flags emerged near several properties, but not for the reason you may initially think

Politics