Published February 24, 2021, 3:02 PM
TikTok continues its efforts to promote a safe and positive environment online, this time through a new Family Safety Toolkit developed in partnership with the DQ Institute, a leader in digital education, culture, and innovation. The Toolkit incorporates the DQ Framework, which is the world’s first global standard related to digital literacy, skills, and readiness.
“The DQ Institute is excited to work with TikTok, one of the top platforms influencing young minds today, in supporting families across the Southeast Asian region. According to the 2020 Child Online Safety Index, 64% of Southeast Asian youth have experienced at least one cyber-risk, such as cyberbullying, tech addiction, and risky content and contact. With the COVID-19 pandemic sending more teens online, this number has increased – demanding online safety to be more critical than ever before. This is why the TikTok Family Safety toolkit is especially important. It empowers paren