The Kids are Online: Research-Driven Insights on Child Safety Policy

This report summarizes the key discussions and insights from an in-person symposium held in September 2024 on the topic of children’s online safety policy. During the symposium, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) attempted to foster meaningful dialogue, identify areas of consensus and disagreement, and chart actionable paths forward. Key themes from the symposium include:

• No one-size-fits-all approach fixes current issues.
• Experiences of all youth online should be examined, including those with different backgrounds.
• Consider the ecosystem of actors who are part of a young person’s life holistically.
• Limited researcher access to data impedes evidence-informed solutions.