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How on earth do we maintain balance in our families' digital lives during the unprecedented times that we are in? What strategies and tools can we use to create some semblance of normalcy while our kids are suddenly learning at home, and we are struggling to either work remotely or bring in child care in order to run essential services?

Encryption's purpose has always been to defend information from unauthorized access. This joint webinar with ACT | The App Association explored how strong encryption is used to protect vulnerable populations from theft, violence, and privacy harms, address law enforcement challenges, and evaluate policy proposals that may impact encryption.

The full webinar discussion between Stephen Balkam, Trisha Prabhu, and Rosalind Wiseman can be viewed here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtsoonfpmqYRecent stats have shown us that kids' time spent on devices is surging during the pandemic. As their social lives and educational environment move entirely online, will it mean an increase in bad behavior and bullying?On Tuesday, May 12, Stephen Balkam, Founder & CEO of FOSI, moderated a discussion about digital citizenship and civility. For the parents of younger kids who may not have started the conversation yet, as well as tech savvy teens, now is the time to create guidance on how they can use technology for good, treat others well, and cultivate a positive presence in what is now a completely virtual world. How can we work to create a message of togetherness while staying apart?

This webinar will follow a report of online child sexual abuse material from its first detection to final prosecution, shining a light on the work of the essential actors who combat the spread of this illegal content. In a series of expert presentations, representatives from industry, non-profits, law enforcement, and the Department of Justice will go behind the numbers and examine what goes into a report and how working together can eradicate this material from the Internet.

The global pandemic has upended the rhythm of life for most families. Parents are either doing their best to homeschool their kids while working from home, or heading out to do essential jobs. Kids are missing the structure and routine of school, extracurricular activities, sports - and now even summer camp is endangered.

As coronavirus lockdowns worldwide have increased the hours per day that kids and teens spend online, so have their use of gaming platforms. For parents, this raises many common concerns around gaming such as compulsive overuse, age appropriate imagery, and how to mitigate potential safety risks.

In July 2020, the stories leading our news cycle have immediate impacts on public health, social dynamics, and the state of democracy in the face of an upcoming US election. The ways in which information on these topics has been disseminated shows how easily false and misleading coverage can spread online, making it difficult to prioritize safety and accuracy.