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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.
Malaysia set to introduce Online Safety Bill
5Rights participated in conferences in Malaysia and Costa Rica to highlight the importance of age-appropriate design in protecting children’s rights and ensuring their safety in the digital environment.
Parents should not face the battle against online harms alone
Families are concerned about the digital landscape and how it impacts children’s livelihoods. At the 57th regular session of the Human Rights Council, 5Rights advocated for the need to address these problems at the point of design.
UN adopts blueprint for AI governance
The Secretary-General’s High-level Advisory Body on AI’s latest and final report calls for a governance of AI that promotes the development and protection of all human rights, especially children.
Child online safety at the centre of discussions in Canada
5Rights addressed Canada’s legislative efforts on children’s digital safety at a Toronto conference, emphasising global best practices and the importance of privacy and safety by design.
New European Commission positioned to advance child rights online
President Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed the new European Commission for the 2024-2029 term. Child rights in the digital environment are a clear priority, but challenges on capacity and conflicting priorities must be overcome.
Leaders agree on Global Digital Compact: a step closer to a safer digital future for children
Global leaders just adopted the Global Digital Compact – a historic milestone in securing children’s rights online with a commitment to stronger safety policies and legal frameworks by 2030.
Press release – Youth Ambassadors welcome Global Digital Compact
Over 60 5Rights Youth Ambassadors from all over the World welcomed the commitment of global leaders for a safer digital environment for children.
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.
Meta announces new changes for under 16s 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.