Question 1

What is the Platform Safety Index?

Accepted Answer

The Platform Safety Index is an independent tool that evaluates how well digital platforms protect children and vulnerable users. Each platform receives a letter grade (A+ to F) based on five criteria: Behavioral Detection (30%), Content Moderation (25%), Age Verification (20%), Transparency (15%), and Data Privacy (10%).

Question 2

What standards does the evaluation follow?

Accepted Answer

Evaluations are aligned with the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), the US Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), and the UK Online Safety Act. These are the leading regulatory frameworks for online child protection.

Question 3

How are platforms scored?

Accepted Answer

Platforms are scored 0-100 across five weighted categories: Behavioral Detection (can the platform detect grooming or radicalization?), Content Moderation (does it filter harmful content?), Age Verification (are there meaningful age gates?), Transparency (are safety reports published?), and Data Privacy (is user data protected?). The overall score is a weighted average.