Fact: Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok will have to “tame” their algorithms to filter out or downgrade harmful material to protect children under proposed British measures.
The police warn the public about fake email messages pretending to be from the Cyprus Police. The messages claim recipients are involved in criminal offenses and urge them to respond. The police advise adjusting email settings to mark these messages as spam and not to engage with them.
Cyprus has five platforms distributing pornographic material, as confirmed by the Broadcasting Authority in response to a question from AKEL MP Nikos Kettiros. The Authority is responsible for overseeing video-sharing services, including those sharing adult content, in accordance with EU regulations. The platforms are required to inform the Authority of their establishment and submit relevant Notification Forms for examination.