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Tech Firms Told To Preserve Children's Data Under New Online Safety Plans. Keir Starmer says tech companies must preserve a child’s data if they die, under new proposals aimed at strengthening online safety laws. The prime minister argues that technology is evolving rapidly and the law must keep pace, pledging that no online platform will receive a “free pass” when it comes to protecting children. Under the plans, coroners would be required to notify Ofcom of every child death involving those aged five to 18. This would ensure tech firms do not delete potentially relevant data. Artificial intelligence chatbots would also be brought under the scope of the Online Safety Act, closing gaps in legislation drafted before the rise of tools like ChatGPT. The government says it will consult the public in March on further restrictions, including limits on children’s access to AI chatbots and features such as infinite scrolling. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall says the legislative process must move faster, arguing that reform cannot take years while technology continues to evolve. Critics, however, accuse the government of inaction and are calling for Parliament to vote on a proposed social media ban for children.
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