Online Responsibility Network

📢 We’re excited to announce the first #OnlineResponsibilityDay will take place this September (24th) and we’d love for you to take part!   Online Responsibility Day is a new annual awareness day, encouraging us all to think about the role we play in creating more respectful online spaces.   🏫 For schools and youth organisations, it’s a chance to shape the digital citizens of the future by exploring what it means to be responsible and respectful online.   👨👩👧 For adults and parents, it’s a chance to recognise the impact of our online words and actions, and ask for the change we’d like to see for each other and the next generation.   🏢 For organisations, it’s a chance to publicly acknowledge customer feedback and demonstrate your commitment to improving online experiences.   Building safer platforms is only part of the story, how we use them is our shared responsibility.   On Thursday 24th September 2026, we’re asking one simple question: "What kind of online citizens do we choose to be, and how do our actions affect others?"   If your organisation would like to take part, or you'd like more information, click the link to register https://lnkd.in/ePGthvJS 📝   #ORD2026 #OnlineResponsibilityNetwork #OnlineResponsibility

🎙️ Our Regulatory Lead, Leanne Proctor, was featured on LBC News this morning, responding to the Government's scrolling curfew announcement.    Leanne called for a multistakeholder approach to online safety, recognising that meaningful change happens when everyone works together to make online environments safer for all audiences.     Reacting to the government announcement, Leanne said: "The jury is still out on whether scrolling curfews actually reduce the online harms experienced by teenagers. There is no silver-bullet policy for tackling this urgent issue.    "While we welcome the government's willingness to act, evidence from overseas suggests we should be cautious about viewing this policy as a solution to online harms.    "Some countries have already abandoned similar restrictions on online gaming after they failed to deliver the intended results.    "Including the option that allows social media users to turn off this new function, could considerably blunt the effectiveness of any curfew.    “Every platform and brand has a role to play in making the internet safer. Our research found that most Gen Z users believe the primary responsibility for online safety lies with the platforms themselves.    "A genuine solution will require action from all sides: platforms investing in effective safety controls, supported by robust and effective regulation through the Online Safety Act."    Click here to read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/e8h9MuXM   #OnlineSafety #SocialMedia #DigitalWellbeing #OnlineSafetyAct #TechRegulation #OnlineResponsibilityNetwork #ORN #OnlineResponsibility #ScrollingCurfew #OnlineRegulation

As online safety regulation matures, the focus is shifting beyond individual platforms and towards devices, operating systems and app stores. Our latest article examines how age assurance is evolving globally and the potential benefits, including strengthened privacy protections and lower verification costs, as well as the risks this shift upstream may pose. We can no longer ask whether platforms should verify age. Instead, we need to think about where the responsibility for verification should sit in the digital ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/ea6fAdPX

We’re hiring: Two Membership Development Managers The right moment to step into something that’s growing. We’re looking for two Membership Development Managers to join Online Responsibility Network (ORN), helping us to expand our network of organisations committed to responsible online practice. 💡Hybrid working 📍Regular travel 💰 Up to £50,000 + commission In this role you’ll build relationships with organisations, develop new opportunities, and support the continued growth of a network shaping how trust and safety is delivered online. ORN is part of Trust Alliance Group, bringing organisations together to set standards, provide independent certification, and drive better outcomes across the online ecosystem. This is an opportunity to join at a key stage of growth, working in a space that is evolving quickly and matters more than ever. 👉 Applicants can click here for more information or to apply: https://lnkd.in/eA3d5dUE #Hiring #BusinessDevelopment #OnlineSafety #Careers #TrustAllianceGroup

The online world is changing. Fast. New regulations, rising consumer expectations and increasing scrutiny mean taking online responsibility seriously is no longer optional - it's the right thing to do.    Online Responsibility Network exists to help organisations navigate this complexity with confidence. We bring together leading platforms, brands, advertisers and cross-sector experts from across the global digital ecosystem to raise standards, share insight and offer practical guidance. This allows members to promote safer, more responsible online experiences to their customers, via independent assurance and our Trustmark. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/eNa5Q-Ui   #OnlineResponsibility #DigitalSafety #ResponsibleTech #OnlineSafety #DigitalEcosystem

Just two weeks to go until Trust & Safety Professional Association #TrustCon2026!   We can't wait to catch up with fellow trust & safety professionals and dig into the discussions.   We've also got news: Online Responsibility Network is now accepting Founding Members! For those organisations who want to help shape it from day one, backed by independent assurance, and lead the online trust and safety agenda, this membership is for you.   Whether we've met before or you're a new friendly face, come find us at TrustCon in the exhibition space, pre-book a meeting with the team, or join as a founding member today https://lnkd.in/esFy6yP5   #TrustAndSafety #OnlineResponsibility #ORN Andrea Evans-Bilham Jamie Anderson Amanda Manning Dominic Sparkes Leanne Proctor

We're looking forward to joining the conversation in Manchester tomorrow at The Women in Programmatic Network North's Cannes Unwrapped event. See you there! #TWIPNNorth #WomenInProgrammatic #onlinetrust

Such an important topic and one we'll be listening in to. As we talked about last week in Cannes, online safety isn't just a policy issue. Everyone working within, alongside or around the advertising sector has a critical role to play in building a safer digital world. If you're attending MAD//FEST next week, definitely one to watch. Conscious Advertising Network Mary Keane-Dawson Ian Russell Johnny Winn Natalie Trye #onlinesafety #onlineresponsibility

We just wrapped up our keynote breakfast panel, Clicks vs Consequences, at #BIMAHouse, and the insights shared were clear: the tide is turning and the advertising industry needs to lead the way. The overarching takeaway? Online safety isn’t just a policy issue - it’s an advertising responsibility. Everyone working within, alongside and around the ad sector has a critical role to play in building a safer digital ecosystem. Brands and agencies that prioritise online safety and responsible media placement aren't just mitigating risk, they're building deep consumer trust, brand equity and a distinct competitive edge in a crowded market. A massive thank you to our speakers, Ian Russell and Diana Erskine, for bringing their brilliant insights, candor, and passion to the stage, alongside Mary Keane-Dawson as chair and our Senior Director, Andrea Evans-Bilham. The shift from chasing clicks to understanding real-world consequences starts with conversations like these. Let’s keep the momentum going. #CannesLions #OnlineSafety #DigitalResponsibility #Advertising #GenZ #GenAlpha #ClicksVsConsequences Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity BIMA (British Interactive Media Association) Molly Rose Foundation

As the advertising industry gathers at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, one question deserves more attention: how can advertisers help build digital environments that are safer for their audiences?   In our latest article, Sev Marcel of WeAreFamily argues that advertisers need to move beyond brand safety and start asking harder questions about audience safety: who is actually present in digital environments, what they are exposed to, and how platforms are governing risk.   From age assurance and moderation to ad placement, escalation and AI-generated content, the piece sets out why audience safety is becoming a core issue for advertisers, platforms and family-facing brands.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eeKcB2ps Amanda Manning Andrea Evans-Bilham Jamie Anderson Leanne Proctor #canneslions #onlinesafety #brandsafety