A mother in the UK is campaigning for legal reform after her 14-year-old son died following participation in a dangerous online “blackout challenge.” Investigators have struggled to access data from social media platforms, blaming outdated forensic policies and uncooperative tech companies. The case has reignited calls for legislation requiring prompt access to minors’ digital data after death, especially as tragic online challenges emerge. Jools’ mum is now suing TikTok and advocating for national standards on data release and preservation in child safety cases.
The Guardian -> Read the harrowing story as told by Jools’ mum. Ellen Roome’s fight continues.
