Online Safety Bill tweaked to target scam ads
- The upcoming Online Safety Bill has been tweaked to require online platforms to put processes in place to block scam ads.
- The processes must also cover the removal of any scam ads that “slip through the net”.
- The update aims to protect people from scams where criminals impersonate celebrities or companies to steal personal data or promote unsafe investments.
- You can read the full story on BBC’s website.
iOS 15.4 is set to release next week
- Apple is rolling out its iOS 15.4 update next week with new features.
- Updates include a mask-friendly Face ID that makes it possible to unlock your phone while wearing a face mask.
- The update also introduces a new safety feature for AirTags, Apple’s item-tracking device, following reports of being used to stalk people.
- You can read the full story The Verge’s website.
NHS treating record number of young people for eating disorders
- Almost 10,000 children and young people have started treatment for eating disorders between April and December of 2021.
- This represents an increase of 25% compared to the same period the year before and an increase of two-thirds before the pandemic.
- The NHS is investing an additional £79 million into children’s mental health services because of increased demand during the pandemic.
- You can read the full story on the NHS website.
One-off £200 energy support payment to be rolled out
- Communities Minister, Deirdre Hargey, announced £55m energy payment support scheme from 10th March 2022.
- It will provide support for people and families struggling to meet rising energy costs, with global supply chain issues leading to price of oil and gas skyrocketing.
- There will be around 280,000 eligible people and families with children in receipt of specified benefits.
- You can read the full story on the Belfast Telegraph’s website.
