Family Online Safety Institute

🎁 Set Screen-Time Expectations This Holiday Season! The holidays are a perfect time to bond as a family—whether it’s playing with new devices, enjoying screen-free activities, or creating meaningful memories. FOSI’s Holiday Media Plan is a simple checklist that helps families set guidelines for screen time, talk about online safety, and balance time on and off screens. 🌟📱 Explore our new resource & watch the video to get started! Together, let’s make the most of this holiday season. ✅ https://lnkd.in/eBjjf3_N

🌐 This week at #FOSI2024, we hosted an insightful panel marking two years of the Global Online Safety Regulators Network. Leaders from Australia, France, and the UK discussed international collaboration, regulatory progress, and lessons learned in improving online safety standards. Panelists included: 🔹Julie Inman - Grant, eSafety Commissioner, Australia 🔹Benoît LOUTREL, ARCOM, France 🔹Gill Whitehead, GOSRN, UK 🔹Stephen Balkam, FOSI Catch the highlights now & click below to watch the full session on our YouTube channel 🗣️ : https://lnkd.in/esmYcu5k

Excited to announce that the #FOSI2024 Annual Conference & our latest research, Promoting Wellbeing in the Digital World, have been featured in Tech Policy Press and PCMag! 🎉 1️⃣ Tech Policy Press covers our discussion with members of the Global Online Safety Regulators Network, emphasizing international collaboration to strengthen online safety standards for children. https://lnkd.in/eAuenb_h 2️⃣ PCMag explores our research findings on teens’ digital well-being, highlighting both the benefits of digital tools as well as the ongoing challenges - such as getting enough sleep. https://lnkd.in/eid64W63 Missed the event? Our mainstage sessions are now available on YouTube! Watch the engaging conversations and key takeaways here👇: https://lnkd.in/ee37PQ5K

🌟 That’s a wrap on the FOSI 2024 Annual Conference! Thank you to everyone who attended, spoke, and contributed to making this year’s event a resounding success. Your insights, passion, and commitment to online safety and digital empowerment are what drive us forward. We were honored to share this experience with policymakers, industry leaders, educators, advocates, and families — all united in creating a safer, more empowered digital world. 🌐 A special shout-out to our incredible staff and partners for their hard work and dedication in bringing this event to life. Here’s to continued collaboration, innovation, and progress as we move “From Protection to Empowerment.” ✅✍️ #FOSI2024 #ThankYou

🗣️Our Digital Journey: How Parents and Teens Can Navigate the Online World, Together At #FOSI2024, we’re exploring how families can build trust, improve communication, and navigate the digital world safely and collaboratively. Featuring insights from a mother-daughter content creator duo, our panelists are sharing strategies to help parents and teens stay connected while fostering a positive online experience. 🤲 ✅ We’ve still got a few incredible panels ahead — stay with us as we continue to empower families in the digital space! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/efijxACp

🔹 Afternoon sessions are underway! We’re diving into focused discussions at the #FOSI2024 Annual Conference. Earlier, our CEO Stephen Balkam, set the stage with insights on moving “From Protection to Empowerment.” Catch his full opening remarks here: https://lnkd.in/eqjYy2_g Stay tuned for more highlights as we continue exploring solutions for a safer digital world! 🌐 #FOSI2024

We were honored to have Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas kick off the FOSI 2024 Annual Conference! 🌐 Secretary Mayorkas set the tone for a fantastic event with his insightful remarks on the importance of policy, cybersecurity, and collaboration in protecting children and families online. His leadership highlights the power of collective action in shaping a safer digital future. 🗣️ Thank you for launching us into a day filled with important conversations and shared commitments. ✅ #FOSI2024 Tune into our livestream now! https://lnkd.in/efijxACp

New Research Alert! 🚨 Today, in conjunction with our 2024 Annual Conference, FOSI is proud to release our latest report: “Promoting Wellbeing in a Digital World.” ✍️ This comprehensive study explores how teens and parents in the U.S., Brazil, and Germany navigate digital life and its impact on their wellbeing. Key findings reveal: 🔹Teens report more positive than negative online experiences. 🔹Most teens feel responsible for their own digital wellbeing. Read the full report here and join our livestream at 9 AM EST to be part of the conversation! 🌐 #FOSI2024 Research: https://lnkd.in/e358pGdM Livestream: https://lnkd.in/efijxACp

🌟The #FOSI2024 Annual Conference is just 3 days away! We asked some of our expert panelists: “Why is children’s online safety so critical right now—and what’s one key change you’d like to see in the industry?” Hear insights from: 🔹Laura Higgins, Roblox 🔹Henry 'H' Adams, Resolver 🔹Mx. Ash Brandin, @TheGamerEducator 🔹Pratishtha Arora, Social Media Matters Whether you’re attending in person or online, this event will inspire, educate, and connect those passionate about online safety and empowerment. 📅 Register for the livestream now & be part of this important conversation: https://lnkd.in/dEJdRps7

📣 Big News for the #FOSI2024 Annual Conference! We’re excited to welcome Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, as this year’s keynote speaker. He’ll be sharing powerful insights about the intersection of national security and online safety.  🎮 Additionally, in our next featured Panel: Safety By Design – Putting Safety at the Forefront of Video Game Design, industry experts Candela Montero and Patricia Vance will explore how companies are designing for safety while empowering families to tailor gaming experiences. While in-person tickets are sold out, you can still join us on December 9th for the livestream & be part of the mainstage action! Click below to register now: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dEJdRps7