“The devices that our kids use are shipped from the factory with every possible audio, visual or vibration alert switched on. Each new app, website, tweet and message adds another layer of intrusion - each intrusion is cynically designed to get a response, and each response creates an appetite for another intrusion.”

British filmmaker, politician and social activist

Beeban Kidron, Baroness Kidron, is a British filmmaker, politician, and social activist. She is known for her work on children's rights in the digital world and for helping shape online safety and privacy standards internationally. Her career spans film, public life, and advocacy, with a strong focus on the impact of technology on young people. She has worked to bring attention to digital rights and to strengthen protections for children online.