Keep Kids Safe and Connected

A campaign raising awareness about the inadvertent consequences that kids' online access bills could have on America’s youngest generation.

[Keep Kids Safe and Connected @KeepKidsSandC]

Back to school is a great time to review your family's digital safety plan! 📝 Talk to your kids about safe online behavior and set boundaries for a safer year ahead. #DigitalParenting #OnlineSafety #BackToSchool2024

[Keep Kids Safe and Connected @KeepKidsSandC]

Technology evolves, and so should our policies to protect young users. It's time to update digital regulations to match the current landscape. 🌐 #TechPolicy #KeepKidsSafe

[Keep Kids Safe and Connected @KeepKidsSandC]

Back to school means new apps, new devices, and new risks. 📱 Have you set up parental controls and privacy settings? Here’s a quick guide to help you get started! #TechTips #BackToSchool #KeepKidsSafe

[SIIA Public Policy @SIIAPolicy]

Despite concerns from right, left, and non-partisan people and orgs, Congress passed #KOSA on a divided voice vote. Measures must be taken to protect children and teens online but passing unconstitutional legislation is not the path we should take.

[SIIA Public Policy @SIIAPolicy]

The @HouseCommerce is moving forward with #KOSA without addressing key concerns. KOSA threatens privacy, limits access to info, & infringes on our rights. Congress should focus on real solutions, not quick wins.

[Chamber of Progress @ProgressChamber]

Pleased to see @FrankPallone raise his concerns with a proposed amendment to COPPA, highlighting that teens "have a right to privacy as well."

We share the Ranking Member's concern that this well-intentioned effort to strengthen minors' online privacy could create a 'backdoor by which parents can snoop on their teens' - something that's especially dangerous for kids in unsupportive households.

[Computer & Communications Industry Association @ccianet]

@HouseCommerce has advanced #KOSA and #COPPA2.0 for consideration by the full House of Representatives. See CCIA’s statement on this issue: https://t.co/G0ZnqPHuCI . #privacy

[Chamber of Progress @ProgressChamber]

.@RepRaulRuizMD is right to highlight that KOSA won't do anything to improve teens' mental health.

But KOSA isn't just an ineffective solution to a very real problem - it could actually make things much worse for marginalized teens.

That's why we joined a coalition of civil rights and LGBTQ+ advocates like @ACLU and @LGBTTech in opposing the Senate version: https://t.co/WZCEkeBR02

[Keep Kids Safe and Connected @KeepKidsSandC]

🤔 Are we focusing too much on social media as the cause of youth mental health issues? New research challenges the narrative that tech regulation alone will fix anxiety and depression rates among teens.

[Keep Kids Safe and Connected @KeepKidsSandC]

The Kids Online Safety Act (#KOSA) aims to protect minors online—BUT does it strike the right balance between safety and privacy? A study from @Princeton, @UNC, and @Duke raises concerns over age verification, free speech, and surveillance.

https://t.co/hsJf67Hnjw

[Keep Kids Safe and Connected @KeepKidsSandC]

🚸 Who watches the watchmen? Age verification sounds simple, but new research shows it could lead to widespread surveillance and privacy risks for everyone online. #STOPKOSA

[NetChoice @NetChoice]

There are censorship issues woven throughout KOSA, but its advocates are downplaying the serious threat it poses to free speech.

Better solutions are available to policymakers to protect families online. https://t.co/H1Q3aZIvrE

[Keep Kids Safe and Connected @KeepKidsSandC]

Empowering kids with the knowledge to navigate digital spaces safely is key to their well-being. How are you educating your kids about online safety? 💬 #DigitalWellbeing #ParentalGuidance

[Keep Kids Safe and Connected @KeepKidsSandC]

"Did you know 1 in 3 internet users worldwide are children? Protecting their privacy online is crucial! 🛡️ #KeepKidsSafe #OnlinePrivacy #DigitalSafety

[Keep Kids Safe and Connected @KeepKidsSandC]

Parents, are you aware of how much data apps collect from your kids? Let’s demand more transparency! 📱👀 #DigitalWellbeing #PrivacyMatters

[Carl Holshouser @CarlHolshouser]

Parents, educators, and policymakers are all grappling with how to make the digital world safer for kids.

The @KeepKidsSandC campaign has helpful resources for those seeking to help keep kids safe online. 

https://t.co/ghWkAzMrxv

[Keep Kids Safe and Connected @KeepKidsSandC]

KOSA is not the answer—let’s find real solutions to protect our kids online. #RejectKOSA #ProtectKids

[Keep Kids Safe and Connected @KeepKidsSandC]

We need smart solutions for online safety—not panic-driven legislation like KOSA. Let’s focus on meaningful reforms that protect privacy and mental health without unintended consequences. #OnlineSafety #DigitalRights

[Keep Kids Safe and Connected @KeepKidsSandC]

KOSA is gaining traction, but at what cost? 🤔 The bill's "duty of care" standard could lead to censorship and privacy risks. Let’s protect kids online the right way, not through flawed legislation. #PrivacyMatters #KOSA

[Keep Kids Safe and Connected @KeepKidsSandC]

While Congress considers KOSA, let’s remember that online safety is vital, but so is free expression. The bill’s vague standards could silence voices from vulnerable communities. #FreeSpeech #KOSA