online content moderation
UK Bans Online Pornography Depicting Strangulation: New Digital Safety Measures Explained
Nov 04, 2025 11:47 pm CST
The UK government has announced new legislation making possession or publication of pornography showing strangulation illegal, following evidence that such content normalizes violence. Technology platforms will be legally required to implement proactive prevention measures, while reporting timeframes for intimate image abuse victims will be extended from six months to three years, complementing the existing Online Safety Act aimed at protecting vulnerable users.
India Strengthens IT Rules Following Legal Battle with Elon Musk's X: Key Changes to Content Regulation
Oct 23, 2025 07:11 pm CST
Following a legal dispute with Elon Musk's X platform, India has implemented significant amendments to its Information Technology laws, restricting content removal orders to senior officials only and requiring detailed legal justification for takedowns. These changes aim to balance constitutional rights with regulatory needs while introducing greater transparency and accountability in social media governance, effective from November 15.