David Miles

Director of Safety Policy at Meta - Europe, Middle East and Africa Meta

David has more than 20 years of executive management experience within the technology, regulatory and charitable sectors. He is a member of the European Commission's Alliance to Protect Minors Online, the Vatican’s Child Dignity Alliance and WeProtect Global Alliance. He is using his online harms and safety policy experience in his current role at Meta. We are thrilled to have him joining the panel discussion - Tangible Steps to Protect Children from Online Harms. Check out who will be alongside David in this insightful panel discussion.

Conference Day One - Wednesday 13th March 2024

11:00 AM PANEL DISCUSSION: Tangible Steps to Protect Children from Online Harms

As reflected in the latest regulation, Child Safety is paramount for Trust & Safety professionals, but is our current approach suited to the evolving digital landscape? Join us for an insightful panel discussion that delves into tangible steps to protect children from modern online harms.

  • Exploring and tackling online harms affecting children’s safety across platforms
  • Is the current approach to child safety working? Where do we need to make changes?
  • Using technology to combat abuse, exploitation, and grooming
  • Ensure age-appropriate content and features for children across digital platforms.
  • Discuss the role of parental controls and digital literacy programs in protecting children online.
  • The importance of collaboration among tech companies, educators, and policymakers in creating a safer online environment for children.

4:30 PM PRESENTATION: Examining How The UK & EU Fit Within A Context Of Global Harms

Join David Miles, Director of Safety Policy for EMEA at Meta, to explore the multifaceted and evolving nature of harms on a global scale. The UK and EU are leading the way globally with the introduction of new regulations, but are there lessons for other regions and the Global South in particular? This session will explore how Trust & Safety Leaders can ensure

a nuanced strategy to address global risks and protect victims wherever they are.

  • Exploring online risks and harms in a global context
  • Addressing global multiple harm-types at scale, including the use of innovative technology and content moderation in multiple languages
  • Examining how you can build a nuanced global Trust & Safety strategy with local sensitivities built in
  • Assessing the need for regulatory compliance and getting the balance right between safety, privacy and freedom of expression
  • Understanding the need for cross-industry and multi-stakeholder collaboration

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining David.

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