Platforms' privacy upgrades have reached millions of children, UK watchdog says
( August 19, 2026, 13:26 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Improvements made by online platforms have affected close to 5 million child users since the UK privacy watchdog launched its Children's Code Strategy in April 2024, it said in an update on Wednesday. The Information Commissioner's Office said it secured commitments from Snapchat to tighten age-assurance measures, improvements to Snapchat's and Instagram's location-sharing features, and early commitments from mobile-game providers to tighten privacy protections. Further action over age assurance against six high-risk services remains under consideration. The children's code strategy will be extended for six months, the ICO added.Report is attached. ...
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