Digital Policy Lab: Policy Digest #21

eSafety Commissioner reviewed multiple Online Safety Codes. European Commission concluded consultation on enhances online privacy and safety guidelines for minors. European Commission investigated Pornhub, XNXX, XVideos and Stripchat over suspected DSA breaches related to the protection of minors. European Parliament committee endorsed tougher measures against child sexual abuse and exploitation. Consultation on age verification requirements in Children’s Privacy Code under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act opened. Data Protection Commission issued statement on Meta’s use of user’s data for AI training. Deepfake Digital Harm and Exploitation Bill was introduced in Parliament. Ofcom closed consultation on draft guidance on women and girls’ online safety. Ofcom issued guidance on tackling violent content related to knife crime. House approved budget Bill to suspend state AI laws and modernise federal IT infrastructure. Federal Trade Commission closed inquiry into technology platforms and censorship. President signed TAKE IT DOWN ACT to criminalise non-consensual intimate imagery. Kids Online Safety Act was reintroduced in Senate.