This 2024 report from the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child sets out 17 principles for creating a better internet for children. It starts from the idea of a “Children’s Internet”, meaning the digital products, services and content that shape children’s online experiences, and argues that these should be designed around children’s rights, needs and development rather than treating children as an afterthought. The principles address issues such as access, safety, regulation, education and learning, high-quality digital experiences, and children’s participation online. They are intended as practical guidance for governments, industry, educators, parents, researchers and other stakeholders, with the overall aim of ensuring that children can have online experiences that are safe, inclusive, educational, enjoyable and supportive of their development.
This 2024 report from the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child sets out 17 principles for creating a better internet for children. It starts from the idea of a “Children’s Internet”, meaning the digital products, services and content that shape children’s online experiences, and argues that these should be designed around children’s rights, needs and development rather than treating children as an afterthought. The principles address issues such as access, safety, regulation, education and learning, high-quality digital experiences, and children’s participation online. They are intended as practical guidance for governments, industry, educators, parents, researchers and other stakeholders, with the overall aim of ensuring that children can have online experiences that are safe, inclusive, educational, enjoyable and supportive of their development.
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