New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the launch of the New Mexico Department of Justice’s Internet Safety webpage today in Albuquerque. The page includes an “experience form” for parents and teens to share their issues with social media platforms. These submissions will contribute to a broader campaign planned for later this summer.
The NMDOJ aims to hold social media companies accountable for failing to protect children on their platforms. The Internet Safety page offers resources such as social media privacy guides and information on “Take It Down,” a free service designed to stop the online sharing of explicit images or videos of minors.
“As technology continues to advance and more of our daily lives are shared online, it’s important that we take steps to protect our children, our families, and our communities,” said Attorney General Raúl Torrez. “The Internet Safety Page was created to be a valuable resource for everyone, and the New Mexico Department of Justice is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens in the digital world.”
Highlighting a backlog of at least 2.5 million flagged underage user accounts on Meta Platforms alone, AG Torrez emphasized the urgent need for protection. “The danger is very real, especially for our children. Every day on Meta, for example, an estimated 100,000 children are victims of online sexual harassment,” he added.
More information about these initiatives can be found on the new Internet Safety page.