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Global Online Safety Regulators Network: Regulatory Index

Global Online Safety Regulators Network: Regulatory Index

The Regulatory Index is a helpful guide to facilitate the collaboration of global online safety regulators. This foundational document presents the commonality and diversion of inter-jurisdictional regulators.

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5Rights responds to ICO’s Children’s Code Strategy 2024-25 

Last August, the Information Commissioner’s Office called for evidence on its Children’s Code Strategy, which 5Rights has responded to, calling for more robust enforcement in line with the Code’s foundational aims.

A person holding a document titled "Online Safety Code," which features a circular, colourful design on the cover with bars in shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink radiating outward. In the top right corner of the document is the logo and text "Coimisiún na Meán”, Ireland's media regulator. The publication date, written at the bottom, is "October 2024."

Irish Online Safety Code

The Irish Coimisiún na Meán published today the Irish Online Safety Code and accompanying guidance. This key document is part of the Irish Online Safety Framework to make online platforms safer, moving to a safety-by-design approach.

Global Digital Compact

Global Digital Compact

The Global Digital Compact was adopted at the UN Summit of the Future, aimed at securing a better digital future for all, grounded in human rights. 5Rights welcomes the positive incorporation of our recommendations.

Report on Governing AI for Humanity

Report on Governing AI for Humanity

The High-level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has published it’s final report, ‘Governing AI for Humanity’ to identify how to manage the benefits and challenges of AI, which includes important reference to children.

Vermont Kids Code

Vermont Kids Code

Vermont’s Data Privacy Act includes important Age Appropriate Design Code provisions, reflecting a strong commitment to implementing children’s rights in the digital world.

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African Union Child Online Safety and Empowerment Policy

This new African Union’s policy safeguards young Africans online. It outlines strategies to create a safer digital world, prioritising children’s rights and a collaborative approach.

Maryland Kids Code

Maryland Kids Code

The online world has become safer for the children of Maryland with the unanimous passing of the Maryland Kids Code. It now becomes the second US state to adopt legislation modelled after the UK’s Age Appropriate Design Code.

Minnesota Kids Code

Minnesota Kids Code

The Age Appropriate Design Code (AADC) continues to build global momentum. Minnesota is one of the many US States to introduce an AADC-modelled Code.