A cheat sheet on a pivotal hearing in the Senate about online safety for teens (and beyond). A must-listen about the unique challenges facing parents and children alike, with special insight into the new tactics of criminals, and the inadequacy of old laws:

00:00 Welcome to SmartHER News

02:27 Australia's Groundbreaking Social Media Law

02:53 Senate Hearing on Protecting Children Online

04:22 Graphic Content Warning

05:52 Witness Testimonies: Personal and Legal Perspectives

13:15 The Dark Reality of Online Exploitation

18:29 Understanding Section 230 and Its Implications

24:11 Advice to take with you.

Link to the Senate hearing: Protecting Our Children Online Against the Evolving Offender

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