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MySpace Adds Anti-Predator Measures

Networking site reaches agreement with states to protect teens

By Laila Weir,  Newser User

Posted Jan 14, 2008 7:18 PM CST

(Newser) – MySpace will add protections to prevent abuse by sexual predators, officials of several states said today. The social networking company reached an agreement with 49 states over concerns about predators contacting children through its popular site. MySpace will also join a working group aimed at...   Read full story »

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