News
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.
Snapchat under EU investigation for inadequate protection of minors
The European Commission’s decision to open a formal investigation into Snapchat marks a significant step in the enforcement of the to create a safer, more accountable online environment EU’s Digital Services Act.
Landmark verdict on Google and Meta shows why Age-Appropriate Design Codes are critical to protecting children online
A landmark jury ruling in California has found Meta and Google liable for designing products that addict and harm children.
TikTok’s addictive design found to likely breach the Digital Services Act
5Rights Foundation has been advocating for swift and robust enforcement of the DSA to protect minors online since its entry into force. The preliminary finding on TikTok addictive design is a long-awaited step to enforce European rules and finally deliver for children’s safety online.
Access limitations must be part of age-appropriate design, and effectively restrict companies from exploiting children
As legislators debate social media bans, 5Rights calls for access restrictions that deliver for children, arguing for tech-neutral measures that enforce existing restrictions on personalised services for under 13s and tiered default age-gating of risky features for teenagers.
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.
5Rights Foundation escalates legal action against Meta over AI-generated child sexual abuse material on Instagram
Meta continues to ignore the prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) hosted and promoted on Instagram. So, we have urged Ofcom and the ICO to take action.
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.
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.
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
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.