Roblox still allows predators to contact children

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Reporting

9to5Mac reports that Roblox still allows predators to contact children, says regulator. Roblox claimed to have made changes to its hugely popular children’s app to protect them from predators, but a regulatory authority says these protections are inadequate. It found four major failings, including adults being able to send connection requests to children without parental approval … The key issue is what changes after the announcement: price, access, timing, compatibility, reliability, or reader impact.

Engadget reports that Roblox vows to make changes after Australian regulator found yet more child safety lapses. Australia's safety regulator found Roblox still allows adults to contact children after years of pledging to stop it. The key issue is what changes after the announcement: price, access, timing, compatibility, reliability, or reader impact.

The Details

• 9to5Mac: Roblox still allows predators to contact children, says regulator
• Roblox claimed to have made changes to its hugely popular children’s app to protect them from predators, but a regulatory authority says these protections are inadequate. It found four
• Engadget: Roblox vows to make changes after Australian regulator found yet more child safety lapses
• Australia's safety regulator found Roblox still allows adults to contact children after years of pledging to stop it

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• independent reviews and testing