On Thursday, 10 October 2024, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) issued a joint statement with the US government on online safety, calling for platforms to go "further and faster" to protect children.
The United Kingdom and the United States are working together to support children's online safety and plan to establish a joint working group to advance these goals. Both countries stress the importance of ensuring that online platforms provide additional protections for children's safety and privacy, including safeguards against sexual exploitation, cyberbullying, and harmful content. They also aim to collaborate with international partners to promote global standards that prioritize children's wellbeing and ensure a free, open, and secure internet.
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