To embed children’s best interests in the design and development of digital products and services, we map existing and emerging rights-based and value-sensitive guidance. Combined with consultations with children, industry and other relevant actors, and tested through industry case studies, the outcome will be practical child rights-respecting guidance for digital innovators.
Publications
Child Rights Impact Assessment (CRIA) has been introduced as a tool for States and businesses to systematically consider child rights in their operations. Recognising CRIA’s potential, the Digital Futures Commission examines the feasibility and benefits of CRIA in the development and provision of digital products and services. This report identifies a pathway and resources for CRIA in the digital environment.
Blogs
Transparency: an overlooked tool that empowers children
By Ayca Atabey Transparency is key to designing an online world where children’s needs and their best interests are the priority. It empowers children because »
UK “Secure by Design”vs Australian “Safety by Design”
By Kruakae Pothong and Sonia Livingstone While the Covid-19 pandemic has sent internet use to record levels among both children and adults, UK household adoption »
Data protection in children’s best interests: what’s at stake?
By Ayça Atabey How can children’s best interests be addressed through data protection? The Digital Futures Commission works towards embedding children’s best interests in the »
What if… children’s rights were anticipated at the very start of digital innovation?
By Sonia Livingstone & Kruakae Pothong Children and young people are increasingly claiming the digital space as their own even though digital infrastructures are rarely »
Pros and cons of child rights impact assessment for digital decision makers
What’s the best way to anticipate the impacts of digital decision-making on children and young people? The Digital Futures Commission is exploring the feasibility of »
Realising a better digital environment for children: Child Rights Impact Assessment (CRIA) as a tool
By Kruakae Pothong More and more children actively engage with the digital environment and from a very young age. This encompasses anything from video-on-demand services »