Child Protection
North Carolina Republican introduces bill to close child pornography loophole
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Congressman Mark Harris, a Republican from North Carolina, has introduced legislation aimed at closing what he and his supporters describe as a loophole in federal law that lets some producers of sexually explicit videos featuring children in the background evade punishment. The bill targets cases where minors are intentionally depicted in a sexually exploitative context but are not directly engaged in sexual acts, and Harris argues the change is necessary to better protect children from exploitation.
In a follow-up to last month's announcement of Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 (PP Tunas)—which restricts children under 16 from high-risk digital platforms starting March 28, 2026—Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya met Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid on Friday evening. They reviewed platform compliance, with the government warning of sanctions for non-compliance.
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Borlänge municipality has received extensive criticism from the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) for shortcomings in child and youth services. The child and family unit is now being reinforced with nine new positions.
Child grooming often begins by approaching parents to build trust. Perpetrators use systematic manipulation to access children without suspicion. Understanding these signs is crucial for protecting children early.
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A nurse in Stockholm has been sentenced to eight years in prison for over 100 sex crimes against ten girls aged 10–13. He contacted the victims via Snapchat, posing as a teenager to trick them into sexual acts. The investigation started with suspicions of seven gross rapes but expanded into a major conviction.
OpenAI has reported a dramatic rise in child exploitation incidents, submitting 80 times more reports to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This surge highlights growing challenges in content moderation for AI platforms. The reports are channeled through NCMEC's CyberTipline, a key resource for addressing child sexual abuse material.
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The youth welfare office in Schwäbisch Hall district has removed a child from a family in Sulzbach with the aid of police special forces. No one was injured, and the operation aimed to minimize risks to all involved. The action followed indications of potential danger to the child.
ExpressVPN launches OpenBoundary to block child sexual abuse material
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