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.

As reflected in the latest regulation, Child Safety is paramount for Trust & Safety professionals, but is our current approach suited to the evolving digital landscape? Join us for an insightful panel discussion that delves into tangible steps to protect children from modern online harms.

• Exploring and tackling online harms affecting children’s safety across platforms
• Is the current approach to child safety working? Where do we need to make changes?
• Using technology to combat abuse, exploitation, and grooming
• Ensure age-appropriate content and features for children across digital platforms.
• Discuss the role of parental controls and digital literacy programs in protecting children online.
• The importance of collaboration among tech companies, educators, and policymakers in creating a safer online environment for children.