Osinbajo, African lawyers seek accountability from tech firms over risks to children
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and African legal experts have called for greater accountability from technology companies over digital products and platforms that expose children to harmful content, exploitation and other online risks.
The experts examined a proposed Cairo Declaration on Child Rights and Design Accountability in the Digital Age, which seeks to establish common standards for the design and regulation of digital products used by children across Africa.
In 2024, the African Union adopted its Child Online Safety and Empowerment Policy, which recognises children’s rights to safety, privacy and participation online and calls for their best interests to guide efforts to improve the digital environment.
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