The United Nations adopted its first global resolution on child sextortion at the 35th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in June 2026, calling on all member states to coordinate law enforcement, strengthen legislation, and require platforms to detect and report sextortion cases. The resolution confirms that sextortion of children is now treated as a global priority crime. Parents should remind their children this week: if they receive a threat demanding photos or money, paying does not stop the blackmail — come to a trusted adult immediately.

Singapore's new Online Safety Commission launched on 9 June 2026 with powers to issue fast-track takedown directions for harmful content including deepfakes, intimate image abuse, doxxing, and harassment — victims can now seek direct redress. Parents in Singapore can also report harmful content targeting their children directly to the Commission. This complements the existing IMDA Online Safety Act framework.

Malaysia's Child Protection Code took effect on 1 June 2026, requiring TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to block new account creation for anyone under 16 and to verify ages using MyKad or passport — platforms face fines of up to RM10 million for non-compliance. If your child is under 16, check tonight whether they hold existing accounts on these platforms, and have an honest conversation before platforms begin sending verification prompts that may surprise your child.