[Tech Thoughts] The tightrope walk between online safety and draconian laws
Balancing public safety interests with overreaching laws needs to be intensely scrutinized by the public, unless they want to lose out in all the ways that matter
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DICT hopes Roblox-national ID age verification integration can be template for Meta
The DICT hopes success with integrating Roblox’s age verification mechanisms with the national ID system can serve as a technical and policy template that Meta can follow
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FACT CHECK: No nationwide Facebook ban set to take effect on September 10
Malacañang has said there is no ban for now; the DICT earlier called the proposed move a ‘last resort’ amid concerns over possible harmful content online
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Meta, Roblox agree to child-safety measures sought by Philippines, DICT says
Both companies agree to safety protocols requested by the Philippine government including locating their office in the Philippines, providing age verification, cooperating with law enforcement, and faster takedown of content
