Ofcom says Meta, Snap, and Roblox have agreed to adopt stronger anti-grooming measures, while TikTok and YouTube “failed to commit to any significant changes”
- Snap, Meta and Roblox to adopt further safety measures to protect children from stranger danger online
Australia's eSafety Commissioner issues transparency notices to Roblox, Microsoft's Minecraft, and other online gaming platforms to detail child safety measures
Australia's internet regulator on Wednesday asked online gaming platforms including Roblox (RBLX.N) and Microsoft's (MSFT.O) …
Roblox unveils Kids accounts for ages 5-8 and Select accounts for ages 9-15, with age verification, coming in June; games for both must pass a three-step review
People who don't do an age check can only access family-friendly games. … Roblox is about to make a big change …
Indonesia says it will ban “high-risk” platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, and Roblox, for children under 16 from March 28
Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said Friday.
Egypt plans to ban Roblox in a bid to curb kids' exposure to potentially harmful online material; the Middle East's most populous nation joins Qatar and Turkey
Egyptian regulators moved to ban Roblox Corp.'s gaming platform, as the Middle East's most populous nation says it's making …
The Netherlands' consumer protection regulator launches an investigation into Roblox under the DSA over potential risks to underage users in the EU
The Netherlands' consumer protection regulator ACM has launched an investigation into U.S. gaming platform Roblox (RBLX.N) …
Russia's Roskomnadzor blocks access to Roblox, claiming that it is “rife with inappropriate content” and distributing extremist materials and “LGBT propaganda”
Russia has blocked access to the U.S. children's gaming platform Roblox (RBLX.N), accusing …
Roblox plans to require all users to undergo an age estimation process to access chat features, starting January 2026, in an effort to enhance child safety
After scrutiny over its ability to protect children on the platform, Roblox is making a big change.
Roblox says it will expand age checks to all users of its communication tools by the end of 2025 using facial age estimation tech, IDs, and parental consent
Amid lawsuits alleging child safety concerns, online gaming service Roblox announced on Wednesday that it's expanding …
Roblox rolls out new parental controls, including to let parents block and report people on their child's friends list, building on changes it made in 2024
They'll be able to block specific experiences, too. … Roblox is introducing new parental controls that give parents more tools …