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13/01/2025

I'm incredibly excited to announce that TrustElevate.com was selected to participate in the prestigious Central Bank of Ireland's Innovation Sandbox Program. As an Irish tech founder, this is a huge honour to be collaborating with the Central Bank of Ireland and the financial, data protection and online safety regulators to enhance child safety online





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We are incredibly excited to announce that TrustElevate has been selected to participate in the prestigious Central Bank of Ireland's Innovation Sandbox Program. As an Irish tech founder this is a huge honour to be working with both the Central Bank of Ireland and regulators.

19/12/2024

Boost Your Bottom Line: The Power of Effective Governance:

An Informative Step-by-Step Guide for Business Compliance

This podcast discusses the importance of effective governance programs for businesses, particularly in light of increasing regulations. It highlights how strong governance, encompassing risk management, incident response, data governance, vendor management, and employee training, offers competitive advantages by attracting investors and clients. The podcast also explores governance as a service (GaaS) as a solution for organisations lacking internal expertise, outlining a three-step process: gap analysis, implementation, and continuous monitoring. Finally, a sample action plan is introduced to guide businesses in building a robust governance framework.

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This podcast discusses the importance of effective governance programs for businesses, particularly in light of increasing regulations. It highlights how strong governance, encompassing risk management, incident response, data governance, vendor management, and employee training, offers competitive....

16/12/2024

Listen to this informative podcast, "Decoding Ofcom's New Online Safety Rules," to learn how to protect kids in the digital age. This podcast is a handy quick guide for businesses, compliance lawyers, and parents, examining what regulators expect from large, medium, and small digital platforms.



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03/12/2024

Read my new article titled 'The Digital Dilemma: Examining the Genesis of Big Tech's Concerns About Child Safety Measures'

In the digital age, protecting children online is a complex challenge, with numerous implications including public health and cyber resilience and regulatory exposure perspectives. The Digital Services Act applies to all digital services that connect consumers with goods, services, or products. UK regulator Ofcom estimates that over 100,000 companies in the UK are subject to the Online Safety Act (OSA).

This article delves into the challenges of implementing robust child safety measures across the tech ecosystem. It examines how and why Big Tech's concerns and responsibility-shifting tactics have created a "pass the parcel" scenario, hindering effective safeguards.

By drawing parallels with new cybersecurity regulatory frameworks, including NIS2, DORA, the Cyber Resilience Act, and the Product Liability Directive, the article proposes a systemic, cross-regulatory approach to break the cycle of inaction and create a safer and more cyber-resilient online environment.

This is the first in a series of posts on this topic


European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) European Data Protection Board European Commission National Cyber Security Centre Department for Science, Innovation and Technology EPRA

Despite growing concerns and legislative efforts, major tech companies are pushing back against requirements to implement robust age verification and parental consent mechanisms at the app store and individual app levels. This resistance creates a significant barrier to protecting children in the di

29/11/2024

Australia Takes a Stand: Banning Social Media for Under 16s and the Fight for Safer Online Spaces
I posted an article titled The Ideological Battleground: Australia's Social Media Ban, Section 230, the Precautionary Principle and the Future of Online Child Safety
It explores Australia's landmark decision to ban social media for children under 16s and highlights the key debates surrounding online safety.

Have you thought about the potential impacts?

Key Points:
- Australia's Ban: The world's first law banning social media for under-16s was announced in the same month as Australia's government announced tech trials for age verification across all age groups and for verifying parental responsibility to obtain verifiable parental consent will be conducted in Q1 2025.

- The Precautionary Principle: This principle argues for preventive measures even without absolute scientific certainty, which Australia applies due to the potential dangers of social media for young minds.

- Challenges to Section 230: Legal cases expose limitations of Section 230, a US law protecting tech companies from liability for user-generated content.

- Data Access Barriers: Platforms resistance to sharing data crucial for research on the impact of social media.

- The EU's Digital Services Act: This act aims to increase transparency and researcher access to data, potentially leading to better-informed policy decisions.

- Hidden Realities - Data in abuse management systems subject to access by researchers in 2025 will uncover insights into the nature and scale of what children and young people encounter online and the regulatory vacuums that exist.

-The Challenge of AI-Human Interaction: Researching the impact of AI on human behaviour requires new methodologies to capture the complex dynamics of interactions.

- The Future of Online Safety - Australia's ban serves as a test case, with the EU's Digital Services Act paving the way for more data-driven policy making.

Australia's landmark decision to ban social media access for children under 16 is a decisive shift toward implementing social media restrictions for youth. The Social Media Minimum Age bill sets Australia up as a test case for other countries and it requires companies to take "reasonable measures" t

20/11/2024

Today, the line between the physical and virtual worlds is increasingly indistinct, leaving teenagers to face choices with profound consequences. Two seemingly unrelated behaviors—asking a stranger to buy alcohol and faking one’s age online to access adult content—highlight this reality. Though these actions appear different, they share a common thread: the allure of the forbidden and a willingness to take risks to obtain it.

Adolescence is a time of curiosity, rebellion, and a thirst for experiences that challenge authority. For some, alcohol appeals because it is associated with social acceptance and fun. For others, the anonymity of the Internet fuels curiosity about adult content. However, both scenarios have significant legal, emotional, and societal consequences.

Underage drinking is illegal, as is providing alcohol to a minor, and can result in impaired judgment, health risks, and tragic accidents. Similarly, faking one’s age online violates terms of service, opens doors to legal liability, and can expose young minds to emotional harm, distorted perceptions of relationships, and even addiction.

Despite these parallels, we often scrutinize the physical risks while overlooking the dangers lurking online. As parents, we diligently shield our children from tangible harm, but how are we addressing the less visible dangers of the digital world?

This is where TrustElevate.com steps in. A leader in age verification, TrustElevate ensures accurate verification across all age groups and validates parental responsibility for children under 16. TrustElevate doesn’t rely on claimed relationships but confirms parental oversight by enabling verified parents to consent to data processing and purchases.

With increasing regulations holding organizations accountable for their users—especially minors—verified age checks and parental oversight are no longer optional. Platforms implementing these safeguards protect themselves from legal risks while creating safer spaces for kids.

A Safer Internet. Peace of Mind for Parents. Legal Compliance for Organizations.

18/11/2024

"The time for talk is over. From December, tech firms will be legally required to start taking action, meaning 2025 will be a pivotal year in creating a safer life online." - Dame Melanie Dawes, Ofcom’s Chief Executive

The UK’s Online Safety Act, enforced by Ofcom, mandates tech companies to tackle illegal and harmful online content. Starting in December 2024, businesses must implement measures like age verification and safeguarding children. By mid-2025, platforms must assess risks and enforce protections, particularly for younger users.

TrustElevate.com offers the only solution that validates the relationship between parents/caregivers and their children, ensuring that all consent comes directly from a parent or caregiver responsible for the child’s well-being.

31/10/2024

Parents - want to see something really scary? Read these stats:

- 70% of kids ages 8-18 have accidentally encountered online po*******hy
- 31% of kids ages 12-18 have lied about their age to access a website
- 90% of children ages 8-16 have seen po*******hy or been contacted by an adult stranger online

Protecting our children online is our top priority, and we have the tools that verify ages and parent-child relationships to keep their online experiences secure and age-appropriate.

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09/10/2024

Read my latest article about Roblox: A Cautionary Tale for Parents and Investors

Roblox, a popular online gaming platform that generates significant revenue from children, has faced intense scrutiny for its unethical business practices and failure to adequately protect children on its platform. My article explores Hindenburg Research findings detailed in an article titled: Roblox: Inflated Key Metrics For Wall Street And A Pe*****le Hellscape For Kids

Roblox neglect of child safety and lack of transparency to parents on the role of in-game currency used to coerce children to engage in sexual behaviours, has not only harmed children but also jeopardised Roblox's long-term financial success and resulted in huge loses for investors.

A key lesson for from Roblox is that prioritising profits over safety is short-sighted:

Long-term success requires a focus on both child safety and ethical business practices to ensure continued profitability

Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, is under scrutiny for its failure to adequately protect children from harmful content and interactions and falsifying user numbers which has resulted in huge loses for investors. Investors are learning that to protect their investments, platforms must priori

07/10/2024

As parents, do we always know what our kids are doing online? Do businesses know when they are engaging with minors and capturing (and sharing!) their personal information?

Child safety online is not just a regulatory requirement—it’s a priority. TrustElevate’s verifiable parental consent technology offers businesses a simple yet powerful solution to ensure regulatory compliance and a standard of care when interacting with minors. It also ensures parents can protect their children online through a verified relationship.

Whether you’re a social network, gaming company, or e-commerce site, our solution integrates seamlessly to provide real-time verification without disrupting the user experience. By choosing TrustElevate, you’ll ensure your platform remains compliant while protecting the data of your young users.

Please request a demo today to learn how easy compliance can be.