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Mendoza Confirms Roblox Block on School Networks as Private Schools Begin to Opt In

Officials present the restriction within a child online safety strategy focused on prevention and early detection.

Overview

  • The provincial education directorate says Roblox had already been restricted on institutional networks through ISP filtering under national programs.
  • The block is guaranteed across public schools, while privately managed campuses control their own systems and some have adopted the measure.
  • Authorities cite grooming risks and exposure to inappropriate content, emphasizing that the highest risks stem from chats and external apps.
  • Officials note that past access by students often occurred via mobile data rather than school Wi‑Fi, underscoring the limits of network-level blocks.
  • The renewed visibility follows Buenos Aires City’s Oct. 31 move and heightened concern after reported grooming incidents in Río Negro and Santa Fe.