Mexico to require digital platforms to protect minors from violent, sexual content
Digital platforms will have one month to comply, and the government may seek penalties if firms fail to block harmful content for children.
- On Wednesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced she will sign a presidential decree requiring digital platforms, including social networks and streaming sites, to shield children and teenagers from violent, sexual, and other harmful content.
- The initiative follows a violent attack by two 18-year former students at a high school in Coahuila in early October, which left one person dead and three others wounded.
- Officials have already met with representatives from Meta, Microsoft, Apple, TikTok, Google, X, and Huawei to discuss requirements; government adviser Luisa Maria Alcalde stated platforms have one month to comply.
- Sheinbaum warned that if companies fail to follow the decree, the government will support legislation to levy punishments against platforms that do not adequately protect minors.
- Mexico's move reflects a broader global push to increase online protections, with governments in Brazil, Europe, and Australia tightening oversight, though such measures raise questions regarding privacy and freedom of expression.
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The government of Mexico gave a month to social networks on Wednesday to start withdrawing contents that incite violence, according to a decree signed by the president
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The Independent (US)Mexico orders tech giants to protect kids and teens from harmful online content
Sheinbaum added that if technology companies fail to abide by the mandate, her administration will support legislation to levy punishments against non-compliant platforms
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Mexico will issue a decree requiring digital platforms to protect children and young people from harmful content.
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El EconomistaPresident Claudia Sheinbaum signs the decree “Safe digital environments for children and adolescents”; access and content will be regulated on digital platforms.
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Mexico to require digital platforms to protect minors from violent, sexual content
MEXICO CITY, Oct 14 : Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she would sign a presidential decree later in the day requiring digital platforms, including social networks and streaming sites, to shield children and teenagers from violent, sexual and other harmful content.Sheinbaum backed t
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