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Keep up to date with the latest development on data protection, children’s rights in the digital environment and more with our news articles and press releases.
Win for children: UK Government makes safety by design a strategic priority
The UK Government has announced new statutory strategic priorities on the enforcement of the Online Safety Act, instructing Ofcom to enforce safety by design. A big step for children’s safety on World Children’s Day.
UK regulators must unite to close gaps in digital regulations
UK regulators must close gaps in digital regulations to protect children online, focusing on risks from EdTech and AI while fostering a harmonised, clear and coherent approach to digital regulation.
Roblox tightens safety measures: is it enough for children?
Following reports highlighting child safety risks, Roblox implements new safeguards to restrict young users’ access to high-risk content. While progress is noted, concerns over user safety persist.
US elections: bipartisan support for youth online privacy and safety must continue
As the US prepares to enter a new legislative term, 5Rights calls for continued bipartisan support to advance children’s and teens’ privacy and safety online.
ICO research illustrates risk to children’s data
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published new research detailing the misuse of children’s data and announced notices to three companies suspected to have failed to comply with the Age Appropriate Design Code.
UK Government must uphold children’s privacy in new data law
5Rights welcomes the draft proposals of the UK Data Bill that strengthen the accountability of tech firms on children’s safety but warns that many of the most problematic aspects to water down data protection remain.
Online Safety Act one year on: Ofcom must fix holes in regulation
Today marks one year since the Online Safety Act was passed into UK law. We recognise the scale of Ofcom’s task but do not believe the current proposals create the online world envisioned by the legislation.
5Rights calls for robust enforcement to protect children’s data
Three years into the Age Appropriate Design Code’s enforcement, the Information Commissioner’s Office has failed to meet the Code’s foundational aims. At 5Rights, we’ve raised what must change to stop the continual misuse of children’s data.
Instagram is not doing enough to keep children safe
In response to Instagram’s latest new safety features, 5Rights believes more should be done to ensure children are fully protected on the platform.
Prince Harry appeals for a better digital future for children
In his address at the Clinton Global Initiative, the Duke of Sussex put forward a rousing appeal to hold digital platforms accountable and put an end to the online harm felt by children.
Meaningful connectivity is about more than just broadband
In attending the UNESCO Broadband Commission Annual Fall Meeting, 5Right’s Executive Director, Leanda Barrington-Leach affirmed to attendees that plans for universal broadband connectivity must ensure the development needs and well-being of children are protected.
TikTok knows it is harming children
Internal TikTok documents reveal the company is promoting addictive design and targeting children, in full consciousness of the harms of its product