In line with the Online Safety Act, this workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of online safety, focusing on the current state of Safety Tech and reviewing the typology of online harms. Taking stock to assess the current state of Safety Tech: its achievements, limitations, and areas for improvement, and analyse it’s impact and effectiveness for new regulatory standards such as the Online Safety Act. Join this discussion to be part of the conversation, fostering a dialogue about the future directions of Safety Tech and regulatory frameworks.

• Safety Tech Evolution: Exploring the development of Safety Tech, including AI moderation tools, encryption practices, and user safety features.
• Online Safety Act Analysis: Deep dive into the Online Safety Act, examining its enforcement, compliance, and influence on user experience and rights.
• Proportionality: Assessing your risk in line with new regulation and finding technology that is right for your requirements
• Challenges and Controversies: Addressing the ethical dilemmas and privacy concerns arising from Safety Tech and legislative measures.
• Global Perspectives: Comparing and contrasting international approaches to online safety regulation.
• Evolving Online Harms: Insights into distinct types of AI harms, including deepfakes, algorithmic bias, and AI-generated misinformation.
• Policy & Tech: Collaborating with policy development leaders to align on your holistic Trust & Safety strategy
• Future Pathways: Envisioning the future of online safety, considering technological advancements and potential legislative changes.

Ian Stevenson

Founder
OSTIA

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One of the premier challenges for platforms in the face of new regulation is keeping children safe in online spaces. Increasingly challenging when underage users circumvent corporate policies and engage in spaces not designed for them. This interactive workshop is dedicated to exploring age assurance and verification methods, strategies, tools and best practices that play a pivotal role in creating a safer online environment for young users.

• Gaining insights into the unique vulnerabilities that children face online, including exposure to age-inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and privacy risks.
• Responding to common roadblocks preventing effective age verification such as privacy concerns, engagement friction and cost-effectiveness
• Evaluating age verification methods and technologies, from traditional identity checks to innovative AI-based approaches.
• Discussing compliance within legal and regulatory frameworks related to child online safety, from the Online Safety Bill to broader international guidelines.
• Implementing age verification processes that are accessible, effective, and privacy-respecting.
• Educating children and their guardians about online safety, digital literacy, and responsible online behaviours.

John Carr

Online Child Safety Consultant
JCMCS

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The prevalence of online fraud and scams poses a significant threat to users online. Equipping participants with the knowledge and tools necessary for effective modern risk assessment, fraud prevention, and user education to combat increasingly sophisticated fraud.

• Understanding the diverse forms of online fraud, scams, and deceptive practices that target users across various digital platforms.
• Techniques for assessing and quantifying the risks associated with online fraud, considering user behaviour, security measures, and emerging threats.
• Discussing best practices and strategies for preventing online fraud, including user education, verification solutions, and proactive interventions.
• Developing user-centric educational approaches that empower individuals to recognise and avoid online fraud, emphasising user safety and digital literacy.
• Reporting and addressing online fraud incidents through collaboration with users, other platforms, and law enforcement agencies
• Examining the transformative role of AI, and data analytics in fraud detection and prevention.

Javahir Askari

Policy Manager - Digital Regulation
TechUK

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