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The Digital Age of Consent: 2 Years Later
THE LONG READ: On the occasion of the second anniversary of the digital age of consent being set in Ireland as 16, professor Brian O’Neill and Cliona Curley, take stock of its impact on children and asks if anything has fundamentally changed since its introduction. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect across Europe two years ago on May 25th, 2018 and brought the issue of children’s personal data to the fore. The GDPR introduced for the first time in the European Union special privacy protections for children. Children were identified in the GDPR as “vulnerable individuals” meriting “special protection”…
Children and AI: What you need to know
Use of generative AI tools is rising among children, partly because familiar apps like Google…
“Nudify” and “Pornify” Apps Pose Serious And Irreparable Harm To Children And Young People
“We unequivocally support national calls for an urgent and total ban on “nudify” and “pornify”…
Unregulated AI Chatbots Pose Major Threat to Kids Online
We made a big mistake allowing our children to use social media. Now we’re doing…
Social Media Prioritises Profits Over Child Safety
“Representatives from big tech companies consistently describe their products and services as being “safe by…
The hidden dangers of Roblox – what parents need to know
“Even with safeguards in place it is not possible to create a risk-free experience for…
Online Safety, Jamaican Style!
CyberSafeKids consulting on bespoke education programmes globally Back in the dark old days of 2020,…
Gifting a smart device to your child is not just for Christmas
In the run-up to Christmas, many parents are under pressure to purchase smart devices for…
Risks posed to children online are all too real, but Australia’s ban is too blunt an instrument
Australia is once again leading the global field in its efforts to protect children online,…
Tech Companies Must Take Accountability to Keep Children Safer Online
For those of us trying to protect children from online harm, it’s been like bailing…