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"A tablet displaying a document titled 'The Data (Use and Access) Bill and children's data' by the 5Rights Foundation. The text on the screen describes the implications of data use for children's safety and privacy, focusing on the UK legislative landscape. The tablet rests on a wooden desk beside a blank notepad and a white pen. The document header includes 'House of Lords – Second Reading' and is dated November 2024."

Briefing on the Committee Stage of the Data (Use and Access) Bill

In this briefing for the House of Lords’ Committee Stage of the Data (Use and Access) Bill, 5Rights highlights the risks of weakened child data protections and calls for stronger safeguards against AI discrimination.

A close-up shot of a laptop screen displaying a document titled 'The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) Workplan 2025-26: 5Rights response.' The document header features the 5Rights Foundation logo, and below, the text begins with '5Rights Foundation Call for input response' dated November 2024. Hands are visible on the laptop’s keyboard, suggesting someone is reviewing or typing on the document.

Response to the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum Workplan 2025-26

In its response to the DRCF Workplan (2025-26) call for input, 5Rights identifies five critical improvements needed to enhance protections for children in the digital regulatory landscape.

A young boy sat on a staircase. He is holding a phone in his right hand and holding his head with his left hand. He looks dejected.

World Mental Health Day Joint Statement

5Rights has joined 32 organisations in signing Mental Health Europe’s joint statement calling for European institutions to honour their promises to better support the mental health of all in Europe, particularly children.

A smartphone screen displaying a webpage from the European Commission about guidelines on the protection of minors under the Digital Services Act. The page includes a section titled 'About this initiative'.

Statement on European Commission’s guidelines on DSA Article 28(1)

5Rights and 37 children’s rights organisations call on the European Commission to ensure DSA Article 28(1) sets clear guidelines for protecting children’s privacy, safety, and security across digital platforms.

Expert briefing: Children’s Rights and the UN Global Digital Compact

Expert briefing: Children’s Rights and the UN Global Digital Compact

Professor Sonia Livingstone and Dr Kim R. Sylwander, both part of the joint 5Rights-LSE Digital Futures for Children research centre, cover how we can ensure the Global Digital Compact effectively recognises the full range of children’s rights.

The Palais des Nations UN Headquarters in Geneva has a golden glow suggesting the photo was taken in early morning or late evening. The building fills the majoirty of the frame, with a strip of grey sky at the top of the frame. There is a dark low-level closed gate in the forground, and a row of flags leading to the building. All flags are drooped down, and caught in the shadow of trees.

August Statement on Global Digital Compact Informal Consultation

5Rights’ latest call for a Global Digital Compact that prioritises the promotion, protection and implementation of children’s rights in the digital environment on behalf of a group of organisations.

US Kids Code Coalition Statement: California Court Ruling

US Kids Code Coalition Statement: California Court Ruling

This statement from the Kids Code Coalition highlights how the recent ruling on the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act is encouraging news for Kids Code bills across the country.

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5Rights Consultation Response to Ofcom’s Children’s Safety Code

5Rights raises concerns over Ofcom’s draft Children’s Safety Code of Practice as the current draft doesn’t fully deliver on its promise of a reset for children’s safety online.

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March Statement on Global Digital Compact Informal Consultation

5Rights joins nine organisations calling for a Global Digital Compact (GDC) that prioritises the promotion, protection and implementation of children’s rights in the digital environment.