The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) warn Roblox of possible restrictions should they not improve their security in protecting minors and cooperating with local law enforcement.
Roblox, a popular creative gaming platform, has over 400 million users globally, the majority being minors. It has faced scrutiny last year for not addressing child safety concerns. The situation worsened when popular pedophile hunter and YouTuber Schlep, was banned on the platform. Afterwards, YouTubers, including Schlep and Law By Mike, sued the company.
The crackdown on Roblox is part of a directive ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on protecting minors online. DICT also mentioned that no online platform is above the law when it comes to child safety.
Currently, Roblox is on notice by the DICT and CICC. It is also currently unknown whether any enforcement action, such as restrictions or suspensions, would be done directly by either or both agencies, or through a government mandate.
(by Raphael Briones)

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