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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.
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.
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.
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.
EU AI Act enters into force: A crucial step for child protection
The EU AI Act is a promising framework towards ensuring that AI is used and developed responsibly, especially when it comes to protecting children. But its success hinges on robust implementation that prioritises children’s unique vulnerabilities.
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?