The government is considering measures aimed at reducing harmful material online, including a possible social media “opt-out” system and changes to pornography laws.
According to reports, the proposal would seek to limit exposure to misogynistic content appearing in users’ social media feeds. The government is also weighing a potential ban on depictions of strangulation in pornography. The outlets describe the initiatives as part of a broader approach to address harmful content, but they do not provide additional detail on timelines, scope, or how the policies would be enforced.
Both articles present the same set of policy directions, focusing on misogynistic online content and a specific pornography-related prohibition. While the reports highlight different aspects—feed-level controls on social media and a targeted restriction in adult content—they align on the core idea that regulation is being considered to curb harmful material.
