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#UNODC Calls for Prioritizing #Children in #Online #Safety Initiatives "What can we do about #online #child #protection?  What measures should we take to ensure that the #cyberspace is a safe and protective environment for #children? 'It's never too late to take action, reassess our strategies, and focus on impactful solutions,” states Alexandra Martins, Leader of the UNODC's End Violence Against Children (ENDVAC) team as she opens a discussion on the critical need for proactive measures to empower and protect children in the online sphere. #AIMCnews #ParentalitéNumerique #DigitalParenting #OnlineChildSafety #InternetDangers #tech

Regulations to protect children online could reduce harms like eating disorders and sexual exploitation, but they could also create more privacy concerns and prevent children from accessing resources. Researchers from UNC's The Center for Information, Technology, & Public Life and partner organizations developed a comprehensive primer that delves into these legislative measures, examining their potential impacts and implications. It's a valuable resource for academics, activists, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of child online safety legislation. Find it online at https://lnkd.in/d76rUU4U

ICYMI: Paul Lekas Lekas of SIIA sheds light on the shortcomings of the revised Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). KOSA aims to safeguard minors, but it poses threats of censorship and privacy breaches. It's time to reassess. Let's focus on genuine solutions that ensure child safety without compromising freedoms. Join us in the Keep Kids Safe and Connected campaign, advocating for safeguards against new vulnerabilities in children's and adults' private data, unregulated safety concerns, limited parental control, educational access, and freedom of expression.

Safeguarding our child's privacy is paramount in the digital age. Instead of sharing their pictures online, consider the alternative of creating a personalized photo book. This tangible keepsake not only preserves precious moments but also ensures a secure and private repository of memories. With the increasing concerns about online privacy and the potential risks associated with sharing children's images on social media, a photo book offers a tangible, offline solution. By embracing this method, we foster a sense of control over our child's digital footprint, providing a thoughtful and protected space for cherished memories to be revisited without compromising their privacy. If you need any guidance on creating a family photobook, feel free to connect. Happy to help. Please watch this video: https://lnkd.in/dbFXe_xB . . #PrivacyMatters #ChildSafety #OnlineProtection #DigitalParenting #PhotoBookMemories #SecureChildhood #InternetSafety #ParentingTips #OfflineMemories #ProtectKidsOnline #FamilyFirst #SafeDigitalSpace #ParentalControl #ChildPrivacyAwareness #TechSavvyParenting

Remarkable progress has been made in the 100 days since the Stanford Internet Observatory published a report on the CyberTipline system for reporting online child abuse. Riana Pfefferkorn highlights key developments in children's online safety in a new Tech Policy Press article today. Read here: https://lnkd.in/g8b_dyDT ✅ On May 7, President Biden signed the REPORT Act into law to extend the preservation period for evidence for law enforcement to access from online services and help modernize the IT infrastructure. ✅ On July 18, the Tech Coalition announced a free resource hub, Pathways, with industry best practices to fight CSAM and protect children online. #ChildSafety #OnlineSafety #CSAM #CyberTipline #SIO #TechPolicy #REPORTAct #NCMEC #TechCoalition #ChildExploitation

ICYMI: Paul Lekas of SIIA writes on the flaws of the revised Kids Online Safety Act in The Center Square: "The co-sponsors of the bill have styled it as a series of reforms to the design of online platforms purportedly to keep kids safe from an array of harms. But make no mistake: This legislation is an effort to regulate the content that all Americans, regardless of age, see online. If enacted, the measures will censor Americans’ speech and ability to communicate with one another, limit our ability to access information on a range of topics and expose our personal information to new privacy and security vulnerabilities." Read the full opinion here:

As parents, keeping our children safe online is a constant concern. Recently, the Senate took a significant step in this direction by advancing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). This legislation aims to enhance online protections for our children, addressing issues such as harmful content, data privacy, and algorithmic transparency. Key points to understand: 1) Harmful Content: The Act mandates platforms to prevent and mitigate exposure to harmful content, such as cyberbullying, self-harm, and sexual exploitation. 2) Data Privacy: It emphasizes stricter controls over collecting and using children's personal data, ensuring their online interactions are secure. 3) Algorithmic Transparency: The legislation requires greater transparency in how algorithms curate and display content to young users, aiming to reduce the risk of addictive behaviors and harmful recommendations. This vote is crucial to a safer digital environment for our kids. We should stay informed and advocate for vigorous enforcement to effectively implement these protections as it progresses. Let's work together to create a safer internet for our children! #ChildSafety #OnlineSafety #Parenting #KidsOnlineSafetyAct #Teachers

Further federal-wide children's privacy protections have just come a step closer, as the US Senate has reached over 60 Senators co-sponsoring the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) - a key threshold for it to pass. KOSA would apply to children under 13 years of age (similarly to the federal COPPA) and require online platforms, messaging applications or other online services to "exercise reasonable care" to prevent and mitigate harm to children, such as by introducing safeguards: - Limiting the ability of other users to view the child's personal data - Allowing minors to opt-out of content recommended to children - Restricting the sharing of geolocation data of children - Explaining why minors are being shown targeted adverts Platforms should ensure that several of these controls can be exercised by the minor's parent or guardian. KOSA still has a long way to go to pass, but these obligations go much further than the obligations against unnecessary data collection or sharing under COPPA. #childrensrights #personaldata #uslaw https://lnkd.in/ec5h_7Ng.

TWG is proud to stand alongside so many incredible organizations fighting ensure the internet is safe for our children! We will leverage our advocacy and your voices to push for this vital piece of legislation to move quickly through the legislative process and to the President's desk. “As a former Director of Human Trafficking Programs and acting Director of the Office for Victims of Crime in the U.S. Department of Justice, I have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of online exploitation on our children. The passage of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is not just a legislative priority; it is a moral imperative to protect the most vulnerable members of our society from further victimization and exploitation. The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and with it, the tactics used by predators to exploit our children. KOSA represents a critical step forward in closing the gaps that have allowed such exploitation to flourish unchecked. By mandating robust protections, transparency, and accountability measures for online platforms, we can significantly reduce the risks faced by minors every day. This legislation is essential for preventing harm and ensuring a safer online environment for all children. The time to act is now; we cannot afford to delay in safeguarding the well-being and future of our young ones,” said Bill Woolf, Principal of The Woolf Group (TWG). #KOSA #TWG #advocacy #policy #kidsfirst https://lnkd.in/e9Q6u8VV

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is gaining bipartisan support and could soon revolutionize how we protect children online. From reducing cyberbullying to preventing exposure to harmful content, this bill aims to create safer digital spaces for our kids. Learn more about its potential impact and challenges: https://lnkd.in/ehYjSzUZ