Leadership in Online Safety Technology
I have been at the heart of the Online Safety Tech community for 10 years, working at the intersection of technology, policy, process and people. I create new opportunities by educating, bridging divides, providing insights, unravelling complexity and innovating to build new technology.
Successes
- Creating new safety technology for E2EE Messaging at Cyacomb
- Advising NGOs on CSAM prevention in E2EE
- Safety Tech Challenge Fund project in partnership with Internet Watch Foundation delivering new technology and informing UK Online Safety Act
- Providing evidence to UK Parliament for Online Safety Act
- Meeting with UK Ministers on Online Safety Act
- Contributing to International State of Safety Tech reports for PUBLIC & Paladin
- Collaborating with International Justice Mission on regulation in the EU and US, and with Lucy Faithfull Foundation on novel interventions
- Running Safety Tech workshops and presenting sessions at UK Trust & Safety Summit 2023 and 2024
Leadership in Safety Tech
- Online Safety Tech Industry Association – Chair
- World Economic Forum – Global Coalition for Digital Safety
- WeProtect Global Alliance – Private Sector Reference Group
- UK Safer Internet Centre – Advisory Board
- UK Trust & Safety Summit – Advisory Board
Publications
Safety Tech Advisory
I can offer support understanding the world of Online Safety, from the the “art of the possible” with safety tech through to the policy, processes and systems that surround it. We can work with you developing plans, strategies and policies that are robust, well informed and further the cause of online safety. This support can be one-off, project based or ongoing.
For safety tech companies, this can be on combined with our broader business support offering for startups and growing companies.
- Policy
- Strategy
- Regulation
- Communications
- Technology, Products, Processes, Systems
Building Safety Tech
With over 30 years experience of converting technology into products that deliver value in the real world, I am well placed to support development of new safety tech. I have worked at the forefront of technical innovation right through the process of building and managing products to deployment. We can support teams building safety tech products in considering safety by design, regulatory compliance (including for GDPR and Ofcom Accredited Technology status), and how products can be deployed with existing processes and systems to create maximum value.
- Innovation
- Product Design
- Product Management
- Safety by Design
- Compliance
- Deployment, Processes & Systems
Red Team Reviews
Safety technology and policy is the subject of intense scrutiny. To succeed, you need to get ahead of this and have answers to likely challenges and criticisms before you face them in public. I can review and test propositions, probing to find weaknesses in policy, process, comms and & technology based on real experience of building, launching and communicating.
Following review we can help develop the right changes, deployment strategies, positioning and messaging to address weaknesses BEFORE you are challenged on them in public or by customers.
- Red team review on policy, technology, processes or systems
- Clear recommendations and follow up support
Due Diligence
I have experience in carrying out or contributing to technology and market Due Diligence on behalf of investors considering an investment or acquisition. With deep knowledge of safety tech we deliver a strong understanding of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in this complex and fast moving landscape.
- Due Diligence for investors and acquirers
- Standalone or in collaboration with other diligence providers
Training & Workshops
Bespoke training from one hour presentations to full day interactive workshops, covering areas such as:
- The “Art of the Possible” with Safety Tech
- Key trends and challenges
- End to End Encryption
- Online Safety Act
- International Online Safety Regulation
- Safety By Design
Contact me now to talk about your needs, or click here to find out more about working with me.