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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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that she will sign a presidential decree on Wednesday requiring digital platforms, including social media networks and streaming services, to shield children and teenagers from violent, sexual, and other harmful content.
Digital platforms will be given a period of one month to come into full compliance with the decree, according to government adviser Luisa Maria Alcalde.
Sheinbaum added that if technology companies fail to abide by the mandate, her administration will support legislation to levy punishments against non-compliant platforms.
Brazil has similarly moved to reinforce online protections for children.
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- 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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- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that she will sign a presidential decree on Wednesday requiring digital platforms, including social media networks and streaming services, to shield children and teenagers from violent, sexual,
- Digital platforms will be given a period of one month to come into full compliance with the decree, according to government adviser Luisa Maria Alcalde.
- Sheinbaum added that if technology companies fail to abide by the mandate, her administration will support legislation to levy punishments against non-compliant platforms.