Research Summary
From the mouths of young people into policy: how can we implement qualitative research in policy?
A summary of a research project into young people’s perceptions of data privacy in Antigua & Barbuda for the Ministry of Education. The paper covers policy-relevant findings and documents the next steps into how to translate this research into policy change.
Case study
Children’s right to privacy and participation in the digital age
This paper explores the perspectives of young people in Antigua & Barbuda on privacy in a digital age and how they want their privacy improved. This case study is a showcase for involving young people in the policy process and is an example of how to develop digital policy in participatory ways.
Report
Is content over- or under-moderated in the Voice referendum debate?
This research explored whether content relating to the Voice referendum in Australia was over- or under-moderated on TikTok, Facebook and X and if it displayed political bias. No political bias was detected, but misinformation was substantially under-moderated across all three platforms.
Report
How do platforms' recommender systems promote political content?
This research explores the effect of social media algorithms on political content promotion concerning the Voice referendum in Australia. Results suggest ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ filter bubbles can rapidly appear and could play a role in dividing Australian political discourse. Regulators and researchers should have independent oversight of algorithms.
Report
How outdated approaches to regulation harm children and young people and why Australia urgently needs to pivot
This report argues that Australia’s reliance on co-regulatory frameworks that are currently being developed for children’s online safety could see Australia continue to fail children online. It recommends that the reliance on co-regulation for the technology sector be replaced by the introduction of proper, regulator-drafted regulation.