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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.
Ofcom v Meta: 5Rights to argue for credible deterrent in landmark high court hearing
As Meta challenges Ofcom in the High Court today, 5Rights Foundation warns that the outcome could have far-reaching consequences for online safety regulation in the UK and beyond.
UK Government shifts focus to tackle unsafe digital design
The UK Government will target harmful digital features in new legislation to keep children safe online, putting responsibility on companies to make the digital world safe by design.
TikTok held accountable with £12.7m fine for misusing children’s data
After three years, TikTok has agreed to pay the £12.7 million fine in the UK for unlawfully processing children’s data. This case shows why the Age Appropriate Design Code must be given statutory force.
Five years of the Children’s Code: pioneering then, pioneering now
Now in its fifth year, the UK’s Children’s Code still sets the bar for children’s privacy online but weak enforcement means it’s not delivering on its promise.
Major new study into classroom tech reveals jarring evidence gap
A major new review by the Digital Futures for Children centre warns that while educational technology has become embedded in classrooms, the evidence needed to understand its wider impact on children has failed to keep pace.
UK’s Protection of Children Code – one year on
One year on from Ofcom’s Protection of Children Codes coming into force, research shows real change, and children have noticed the difference. Its long-term success, however, will depend on robust political backing and strong, effective enforcement.
UK moves to tackle addictive features
The UK Government has announced additional measures intended to protect teenagers online, following last month’s announcement that social media companies will be banned from offering services to children under the age of 16.
ICO audit confirms serious concerns about children’s data in education technology
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published its long-awaited report into the data protection practices of 28 major education technology providers used in schools.
5Rights to defend UK regulator against Meta challenge to its enforcement powers
5Rights Foundation has been granted permission to intervene in the judicial review challenge by Meta against Ofcom’s enforcement of the UK Online Safety Act.
UK ban on social media platforms should be first step to safer services for kids
The UK Prime Minister has today confirmed plans to block social media platforms from offering services to under-16s and to tackle high-risk features. 5Rights is calling on ministers to treat these measures as the first step in a broader strategy to ensure digital products are safe for children by design and by default.
Infinite Scroll: Groundbreaking study reveals ‘TikTokisation’ of children online
A groundbreaking new study published by Revealing Reality in partnership with the 5Rights Foundation has revealed how “addictive” short-form video is impacting children
Growing up in the Online World: 5Rights response
5Rights’ response to the national consultation Growing Up in the Online World, outlining key recommendations for protecting children’s rights in the digital environment.
