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"Hindering encryption is bad for kids, reporters, and the public. Quite simply, without the confidentiality that end-to-end encryption provides, the next whistleblower with Panama Papers-level information probably won’t be 'happy to share.'" https://freedom.press/news/bills-threaten-encrypted-platforms-used-by-journalists/

"And the truth is, a few extra security measures would not hurt the many parents who homeschool their children responsibly, but they'd definitely safeguard against those who use 'personal liberty' as an excuse to neglect or harm their kids." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzsZP9o7SlI

“There are huge implications for national security as well as consumer privacy against corporations. Plenty of unsavory reasons for people to push this technology that have nothing to do with protecting children.” https://theintercept.com/2023/10/01/apple-encryption-iphone-heat-initiative/

Calling all #trustandsafety, #privacy, and #childprotection professionals. Join us on October 13 to learn how platforms are keeping kids safe in the age of #encryption https://www.eventbrite.com/e/child-protection-in-an-age-of-end-to-end-encryption-tickets-732084864537?aff=oddtdtcreator #GlobalEncryptionDay

Want to learn more about how to keep your kid(s) safe in 2023? Check out our new page for parents! https://prostasia.org/services/parents/

"It’s up to us as parents to break the cycle and teach our children how to think openly, be accepting, respectful and understanding of others, and to make the right decisions for themselves and their own sexual health." https://www.newyorkfamily.com/how-to-raise-sex-positive-kids/

"Comprehensive data privacy legislation is the best way to hold tech companies accountable in our surveillance age, including for harm they do to children."
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/10/your-states-child-safety-law-unconstitutional-try-comprehensive-data-privacy

"the abuse we continuously uncover in this industry is beyond just a few programs. These abusive practices are reported across the board and are ingrained in the pervasive culture of the Troubled Teen Industry." https://reason.com/2023/08/06/inside-an-anti-porn-camp-for-teens/

"The repercussions of the abuse are devastating: At least a dozen boys died by suicide in 2022, after they were blackmailed, according to the FBI." https://www.washingtonpost.com/parenting/2023/10/02/teen-boys-sextortion/

Friendly reminder that the same government that wants access to all of your encrypted DMs can't even keep classified information from being leaked in a video game.

Dark money in the Crypto Wars: "the Heat Initiative, as opaque as it is new, introduces the obscured interests of billionaires to a dispute over the rights of ordinary individuals." https://theintercept.com/2023/10/01/apple-encryption-iphone-heat-initiative/

RT @AinslieHeasman: Final plenary at the @MakeSocietySafe #ATSA2023 conference today w/ Dr. Patrick Lussier highlighting sexual recidivism rates have been dropping for decades in US & Canada and are not the result of sex offender registration/notification laws.

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"The STOP CSAM Act, as amended, would lead to censorship of First Amendment protected speech, including speech about reproductive health, sexual orientation and gender identity, and personal experiences related to gender, sex, and sexuality." https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/09/eff-aclu-and-59-other-organizations-demand-congress-protect-digital-privacy-and

We don't rely on fearmongering or moral panic to grab attention because we believe abuse is best prevented when everyone has access to reliable information. Do you agree? Help us grow with a financial contribution: https://prostasia.org/donate/

"Instagram, in particular, has a history of failing to moderate harmful accounts despite Meta's anti-hate speech and harassment policies. Attacks have often targeted LGBTQ people, whom Meta has repeatedly claimed it is committed to supporting."  https://www.mediamatters.org/gays-against-groomers/instagram-has-allowed-gays-against-groomers-spread-harmful-rhetoric-about

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"Like everything else schools provide free of charge to students such as books, laptops, bussing, and instruments, universal access to meals should be a no-brainer." https://www.yourtango.com/news/school-tells-students-if-they-cant-pay-they-wont-eat