Hong Kong protests: Facebook rolls out new worldwide policy regarding pictures of children after doxxing cases

Content policy manager at social media giant says Facebook now removes any content designed to identify children and create risks to their safety. Since anti-government protests began in Hong Kong, both protesters and police officers have fallen victim to doxxing and other cyber assaults. — SCMP

Social media giant Facebook introduced a new policy to protect minors after children of Hong Kong police officers became victims of doxxing attacks during the city’s ongoing anti-government protests, its content manager revealed on Wednesday.

Under the policy that was implemented worldwide in September, Facebook removes content designed to identify children and create risks to their safety.