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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.
Meta’s rollback on safety measures puts children at risk
New changes announced by Meta will actively reduce existing protections for children. This is an irresponsible move – failure to implement systemic change must be challenged by regulators and policymakers worldwide as new laws and regulations come into force.
AI regulation must keep up with protecting children
An analysis of the growing role of AI in children’s lives, highlighting risks to their privacy, mental health, and education while exploring legislative efforts to ensure robust protection frameworks.
Fortnite’s new update: will it make child players safer?
Epic Games announced new protections for the personal information of Fortnite players with an expanded reporting system. A hopeful step for the safety of Fortnite’s child players.
Beyond voluntary: the corporate duty to protect children’s rights
Commercial practices continue to put profits above children’s rights. If we want children’s rights upheld online, we need to shift from voluntary measures to coherent, enforceable regulations.
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.
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.
Gaming platform Roblox unsafe for children
5Rights urges regulatory action after new research exposes Roblox as unsafe for children, highlighting the platform’s failure to protect young users from predators and inappropriate content despite safety claims.
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.
Four “immensely influential women” challenge Surveillance Capitalism
Leading voices spoke at the Harvard Kennedy School on the need to reform for-profit information collection and exploitation, affirming that it isn’t too late, but is urgent.