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Tech Firms Must Keep Children's Data if They Die
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Summary: New plans require tech giants to preserve children's data posthumously, enhancing online safety.
WHO: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
WHAT: New plans for children's online safety and data preservation
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 1:52 AM ET
WHERE: London
WHY: To close loopholes in laws protecting children online
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