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Part I: What does safety online really mean?

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Increasingly, regulators and platforms are moving from a “privacy-first” mindset (think data minimization, parental consent, etc.) to a broader “safety‑by‑design for all minors” mindset (think age assurance, risk assessments, content/algorithmic controls), with real tensions around areas like autonomy and use of AI.

In part one of this two-part episode of Priv, Dona Fraser is joined by Izzy Neis of ModSquad to discuss this shift from privacy to safety, explore behind the curtain of how “safety online” takes shape in the real world, and break down how to operationalize ‘safety by design,’ including where things typically go wrong.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Privacy in Digital Spaces
02:49 The Importance of Child Safety Online
13:18 Mod Squad’s Role in Content Moderation
17:58 Challenges in Moderating Content for Kids
29:04 Design Mistakes Increasing Risks for Young Users
37:15 Conclusion and Future Considerations

Connected Toys Safety Tips

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Have your children given you their wish list yet for the holidays? Before you start piling your shopping carts with your kids’ most wanted gifts, listen in to this episode. Our friends at CARU, Director, Dona Fraser, and Senior Attorney, Katie Goldstein joins us to discuss how to keep your children safe when playing with their connected toys.