Source: BBC News

Date published: 04 March 2026

The BBC has published a news story discussing TikTok’s decision not to introduce end-to-end encryption to its direct messaging system. TikTok informed the BBC that it aims to protect young people by ensuring that police and safety teams are able to read direct messages when necessary. The story also discusses how different apps use end-to-end encryption and the reception of TikTok's decision from organisations including the NSPCC.

Read the news story: TikTok won't protect DMs with controversial privacy tech, saying it would put users at risk

Source: Channel 4 and Molly Rose Foundation

Date published: 05 March 2026

Channel 4 has aired a documentary telling the story of Molly Russell who took her own life at 14-years-old after accessing harmful online content relating to self-harm and suicide on social media. Through Molly’s story, the film highlights the broader issue of harmful online content and the role that platform design and economic business models play. The Molly Rose Foundation has launched a campaign calling on the government to end algorithms that target harmful content towards young people and to take action against big tech companies to ensure they make safety and wellbeing a priority. There are also supporting resources for parents to talk to their children about Molly’s story and harmful online content.

Watch the documentary: Molly vs the Machines
Access the campaign resources: Live Long & Stay Strong - Molly vs The Machines