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Australia: Children’s online safety measures must address systemic harms
Bold new proposals from the Australian government to ban under 16s from social media speak to the abject failure of tech companies to provide age-appropriate services. Trialling a ban will be a watershed moment, but sustainable change for all children requires addressing toxic system design.
Meta announces new changes for teens based on 5Rights principles
In line with the requirements of the Age Appropriate Design Code, Meta’s new privacy settings for teen accounts on Instagram are a sign of promise but more work is needed.
Supporting families globally: our work with The Parents’ Network
5Rights is partnering with Archewell’s Parents’ Network to work with families of children severely impacted by online harms to call for online spaces to be designed with the needs and rights of children in mind.
DSA turns 1: more potential for advancing children’s rights
Marking one year since the DSA’s enforcement for VLOPs, we look at the
progress made by the European Commission and outline the need for strong guidelines and enforcement to protect child rights online.
5Rights challenges Meta’s inaction on AI-generated CSAM
Despite clear evidence from UK Police indicating the presence of Instagram accounts with over 150,000 followers sharing real and AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), Meta has failed to take decisive action. We have issued a legal letter demanding urgent intervention.
Bridging the digital divide for children: a global call to action
Later this month, global leaders will gather to sign a Pact for the Future and commit to a new vision to address emerging challenges, including those posed by new and existing technologies. In particular, the Global Digital Compact promises a human-centred digital future for all.
Celebrating 3 years of the Age-Appropriate Design Code
Monday 2 September 2024 marks the third anniversary of the UK’s Age Appropriate Design Code. For three years, the Code has helped deliver protections for children online by requiring tech companies to give them a high level…
Court Upholds Key Provisions of California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code
A US federal court ruling affirms that requiring tech to be safe and private by design and default for kids is appropriate, opening the way for Age Appropriate Design Codes across the country.
5Rights Youth Ambassadors: leading global digital change
The 5Rights Youth Ambassadors Programme unites over 200 young leaders from 50+ countries to advocate for a safer, rights-respecting digital world, influencing policy and engaging with global experts.
UK Government Commits to Strengthening Children’s Safety
After pressure from the 5Rights-led Children’s Coalition, the UK Government has committed to building on the Online Safety Act to ensure the protection of children.
UK Election 2024: How will they tackle children’s online safety?
In the build up to the UK 2024 General Election, the parties have published their manifestos, but how will they benefit children’s online safety and wellbeing?
Eurochild will drive holistic approach to child rights online
5Rights attends the Eurochild Convention 2024, building capacity among civil society organisations on digital issues in Europe.