In this Guest Post, Ariel Fox Johnson, of Common Sense Media, writes that it is "common sense" to keep kids' data off-limits and to change the business model that uses behavioural advertising (1/2) #Privacy #Bermuda #PrivComBermuda #Kids #AdTech lnkd.in/dRJChZE

Congrats to Lina Khan! The FTC will be getting a strong new commissioner. Let's make sure it has enough money, too. We're advocating for a 50% increase to the FTC budget and enable 850 additional staff and funding for other FTC priorities: commonsensemedia.org/about-us/news/… #FTC

Every child needs nutritious food, health care, and a roof over their head. That’s why we launched the Campaign for America’s Children. We want to do our part to make sure families are aware of the #ChildTaxCredit + other benefits that can give them an economic boost. Pls share.

Children's data isn't child's play. Pleasure speaking with Common Sense Media's Ariel Fox Johnson #dataprivacy #dataprotection linkedin.com/posts/odiakaga…

There's no reason teens in the US shouldn't get the same online protections they're getting elsewhere--thank you Ed Markey Ed Markey U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Lori Trahan for fighting for #KidsPrivacy. markey.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/…

Our friend Tracy Morgan may not be a firefighter, but he wants to help put out your family's financial fires. So does the American Rescue Plan. Get cash payments of up to $300/month per child thanks to the #ChildTaxCredit. Learn more and enroll: CampaignForAmericasChildren.com

Children in the US are just as vulnerable to lootboxes, privacy harms, and digital manipulation, and they deserve the same protections companies are giving to others. Thank you Lori Trahan U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Ed Markey #privacy Common Sense Media

Not sure how a model privacy bill in 2021 can propose no restrictions whatsoever on targeted advertising....

This got lost in the back to school shuffle... NM sues over SDKs collecting and sharing children's PII in Angry Birds. #privacy nmag.gov/uploads/PressR…

Even if I sometimes wish I could blame the government when I take away a tablet… there are smarter ways to improve tech for kids.

Transparency into how algorithms push content on kids is just the first step--but also a critical one. wsj.com/articles/tikto…

Damning story about Facebook: "FACEBOOK KNOWS INSTAGRAM IS TOXIC FOR TEEN GIRLS, COMPANY DOCUMENTS SHOW," by Wall Street Journal Georgia Wells Jeff Horwitz Deepa Seetharaman. Wonder who could do something to fix that?

Extending the Emergency Connectivity Fund is crucial in helping close the #digitaldivide and #homeworkgap. Read Jim Steyer and Salman Khan op-ed in The Hill. thehill.com/opinion/educat…

As a lawyer, excited to be a "judge" for this critical debate.

A product can be #COPPA-compliant, but still be bad for kids. #Privacy is just one component. The impact of social media is bad for their mental well-being when their brains are still developing and peer pressure is intense. MarketWatch Ariel Fox Johnson marketwatch.com/story/as-faceb…

Privacy protections are critical, but they are just one piece.

NEW: This week's Tech Policy Press podcast: • Data & Society's Amanda Lenhart on social media, teen mental health and the recent Instagram revelations • Common Sense Media Media's Ariel Fox Johnson on potential legislative reforms to address the issue: techpolicy.press/the-sunday-sho…

Children have spoken. These are the top demands by children towards playing online. Play online needs to be free and child friendly. #FreePlay #DigitalFutures cc Sonia Livingstone 5Rights Foundation