In today’s episode of Confluence, host Rana Sarkar and guest Baroness Beeban Kidron discuss her work as a leading global advocate for the rights of children online. They discuss her journey from her time as a photographer and filmmaker to her current position as a policymaker. Baroness Kidron shares lessons from the UK Age Appropriate Design Code, a critical piece of legislation that she has led; discusses the status of similar pieces of legislation around the world; and offers advice for policymakers to learn from each other and safeguard children from the downsides of technology. 

LINKS:

5Rights Foundation

UK Parliament: MPs and Lords

September 2021 Profile of Baroness Kidron

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Confluence

Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco

Protecting the Rights of Children Online with Baroness Beeban Kidron

DEC 15, 202247 MIN
Confluence

Protecting the Rights of Children Online with Baroness Beeban Kidron

DEC 15, 202247 MIN

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In today’s episode of Confluence, host Rana Sarkar and guest Baroness Beeban Kidron discuss her work as a leading global advocate for the rights of children online. They discuss her journey from her time as a photographer and filmmaker to her current position as a policymaker. Baroness Kidron shares lessons from the UK Age Appropriate Design Code, a critical piece of legislation that she has led; discusses the status of similar pieces of legislation around the world; and offers advice for policymakers to learn from each other and safeguard children from the downsides of technology. LINKS:5Rights FoundationUK Parliament: MPs and LordsSeptember 2021 Profile of Baroness KidronSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.