How video-sharing platforms protect children from encountering harmful vídeos?

A new report from Ofcom reveals that 96% of children in the UK use video platforms such as TikTok, Twitch and Snap. However, it was found that not all young people have the knowledge/skills to use them safely, which leads to a greater risk of accessing content that could be harmful to children's physical and mental development.

Ofcom’s Report on "How video-sharing platforms (VSPs) protect children from encountering harmful videos" warns of the need for these digital platforms to adopt online protection measures such as age guarantees, access control and mechanisms for classifying, reporting and flagging content that is considered inappropriate for this audience.