We will discuss the key findings and recommendations from our new report, a reflection on the Best Interests of the Child UNCRC principle in the context of the Age Appropriate Design Code.

The Code became enforceable from September 2nd 2021. Will it have the effects its 15 standards set out to achieve? As the ICO navigates a new course that goes beyond the narrow framing of data protection law, with a new Commissioner at the helm and with changes to UK data protection law that lie ahead, what might it all mean for children?

We’ve lots of questions that our panel will discuss. Can the Right to Object in data protection law ever work for school children? How can school staff have clarity, confidence and consistency in the procurement decisions they are making? Is there progress in developing technical standards and tools to enable choice and control? Can children realise their rights, and how might the Code help or hinder them and their families?

Bring your questions to join in.

The event will be live and signed. Free. Donations are also welcome.

Biographies

Sign / Interpreter Antony Redshaw

Antony is a registered sign language interpreter and registered lipspeaker. He will help make our live event more accessible for all. With over ten years of experience, he says that signing for Kylie Minogue was one of the highlights of his career so far.

Jonathan Collinson

Jonathan is a co-author of the report being launched at the event. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Huddersfield and has published a number of peer-reviewed articles on the best interests of the child in the immigration law context. These have evaluated the compliance of existing immigration law with child rights norms and the best interests of the child principle, and has presented normative cases for expanding the legal application of the best interests of the child.

Mark Martin

Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Education Practice, New College of the Humanities & Northeastern University. Mark is recognised around the world for his insight and passion for education and technology. He has taught ICT for over 10 years and has become an expert in helping teachers and schools use technology to improve teaching and learning. Mark is an international speaker travelling to different countries inspiring educators to become better facilitators. Mark is also actively involved in the UK tech sector, supporting tech companies and promoting cultural diversity within organisations and founder of UK Black Tech. Mark was awarded an MBE in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to education, technology and diversity. | https://urbanteacher.co.uk/

Emma Nottingham

Emma is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Winchester. She researches the legal and ethical aspects of children’s rights within a range of contexts. She has published in leading law journals including the Journal of Media Law, Medical Law Review and the Journal of Professional Negligence and regularly provides expert media comment. Emma has expertise in the intersection of law, ethics and digital technologies, particularly in relation to the impact of the digital world on children. She is co-director of the Centre for Information Rights and is currently researching the protection of children on broadcast and digital media.

Jacob Ohrvik-Stott

Jacob Ohrvik-Stott is Acting Head of Regulatory Futures at the Information Commissioner’s Office, where he works on policy issues at the intersections of data, children’s rights and emerging technologies. Prior to joining the ICO he was a Senior Researcher at the technology think-tank Doteveryone, where he led projects influencing government policies spanning online harms, digital rights and the gig economy.

Jen Persson (Chair)

Jen is the everyday face of defenddigitalme as Director and founder and delighted to be releasing our work on the Best Interests of the Child in the context of the Age Appropriate Design Code today, on World Teachers' Day 2021.