Protection by default: inside Meta and Saudi regulator’s push for parental controls
LONDON: With relationships between governments and social media companies under strain worldwide over the platforms’ impact on young users, Saudi Arabia is attempting a different approach.
Rather than restricting access, the Saudi General Authority for Media Regulation and Meta have launched a joint awareness campaign around parental supervision tools that focuses on limiting the dangers associated with overconsumption, bullying, and predatory behavior online.
“This partnership comes in light of the rapid growth in platform usage among children and adolescents, and the associated challenges that require stronger protective measures,” a Gmedia spokesperson told Arab News.
The initiative focuses on enabling parents to “more effectively supervise their children’s digital experiences and promotes safer usage practices.”
