Children's Rights Alliance CEO: The online world isn't designed with children in mind 

Tanya Ward says that children make up one-third of global online users and need a safety net  

Only 19% of children report telling a parent about issues that have upset them online. Picture: iStock 

Internet Safety Day is today, and it’s good to know that the Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) Bill, published last month, has the potential to put an end to the age of self-regulation by the big tech and social media giants – and create a much-needed level of accountability.

“Children make up one-third of global users of the internet, yet nearly all online platforms ignore this fact. The online world isn’t designed with children in mind – the products are being designed for adults.”