Watch now for a panel discussion on children's online safety legislation and the roles that parents, corporations, and regulators must play in shaping the future of children’s digital experiences.

How Should Congress Keep Children Safe Online?

View ITIF's panel discussion on whether and how the FTC or Congress should update COPPA to protect children’s privacy while increasing the quality and quantity of online services for children.

Children’s Privacy in Review: The Future of COPPA

Children's Privacy in Review: The Future of COPPA

New York Post wrote an article on the Senate passing KOSA and COPPA 2.0. The article quotes ITIF Senior Policy Manager Ash Johnson's statement on the vote.

Senate Passes Landmark Legislation for Children’s Online Safety — but It Faces Hurdles in House

Though Congress is finally making progress on federal children’s online safety legislation with the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0), they contain serious flaws that would threaten online free speech, privacy, and the digital economy.

Updated Children’s Safety Bills Still Contain Serious Flaws

Updated Children's Safety Bills Still Contain Serious Flaws

Congress should increase funding for law enforcement training and investigations to keep children safe online.

To Do: Increase Funding to Fight CSAM

CQ Roll Call wrote an article on the the Senate's bills for children's online safety, KOSA and COPPA 2.0. The article quotes ITIF Policy Analyst Alex Ambrose on flaws with both bills.

Tech Groups, Others Plan Full Fight Over Kids’ Online Safety Bills

Daniel Castro spoke at the 20th Annual State of the Net Conference, joining an expert panel to discuss age verification, privacy, and free speech for youth online.

Youth Online Safety at the 20th Annual State of the Net Conference

Reuters wrote an article on the Senate passing KOSA and COPPA 2.0. The article quotes ITIF Senior Policy Manager Ash Johnson's statement on the vote. 

US Senate Passes Major Online Child Safety Reforms, House Fate Unclear

Watch now for an expert panel discussion exploring the intersection between digital policy issues and the First Amendment, the free speech implications of proposals to address online problems, and how lawmakers could address these problems without infringing on users' or companies' speech rights.

Social Media and the First Amendment

Despite multiple attempts over the last several sessions, Congress has been unable to enact legislation aimed at protecting children online. What does the future look like for KOSA, COPPA 2.0, and KOSMA? What other ideas are being looked to to protect kids online? 

Experts examine current legislative proposals

, their potential to reshape privacy, platform accountability, and digital safety, and the future trajectory of online protections for kids.

Ash Johnson speaks about children's online safety at an event hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus Academy.

The Future of Online Safety for Kids: Legislative Changes on the Horizon

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