What is the Facebook Safety Advisory Board and w hat does this board do?

The Facebook Safety Advisory Board is comprised of leading internet safety organizations from around the world. Facebook consults with these organizations on issues related to online safety. Board members provide expertise, perspective and insights that inform our approach to safety.

Independence and Scope

Facebook’s Safety Advisory Board is made up of independent online safety organizations and experts. Members provide expertise, perspective and insights that inform Facebook's approach to safety. They do not act as spokespeople for Facebook and they are not responsible for, or to be held accountable for, review of every policy, product, tool, feature or company announcement. Nor is the Safety Advisory Board designed to examine topics or subjects that fall outside safety (e.g., algorithms, brand trust, artificial intelligence), except if and where there are points of intersection.

Funding

Board members receive an honorarium of $25,000 annually in appreciation of their time and expertise. Facebook may on occasion provide additional grants and funding in support of the mission and core objectives of various online safety organizations, including all the members of its Safety Advisory Board. Facebook and the receiving expert or organization will be transparent about whether funding has been granted to an expert or organization. Safety Advisory Board members may refuse funding for any reason and it will not impact their membership on the Board.

Non-Disclosure Agreement

On occasion, when seeking the guidance of the Safety Advisory Board, Facebook shares confidential information, such as information about future product launches, with the board’s members. Members sign a non-disclosure agreement. The agreement does not constrain the Safety Advisory Board’s members from openly expressing their broader views about Facebook, no matter how critical, so long as they do not share confidential information.

Centre for Social Research (CSR)

Centre for Social Research (CSR) is an India-based nonprofit working on women's empowerment by conducting field research, providing capacity building and trainings, and advocating for legislative change. CSR actively uses social media to drive powerful social change campaigns and recently launched #SocialSurfing to train young people on safe, respectful and responsible usage of social media. Visit CSR at http://www.csrindia.org.

Childnet International

Childnet International is a UK-based charity working domestically and internationally to help make the internet a safe place for children and young people, enabling them to use interactive technologies safely and responsibly. Childnet International has developed a number of resources designed to help young people and parents assess and manage the risks they may encounter online. Visit Childnet International at http://www.childnet.com.

Connect Safely

ConnectSafely.org is a leading interactive resource on the internet for parents, teens, educators and everyone engaged and interested in online safety for youth. Visit Connect Safely at http://www.connectsafely.org.

The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI)

The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) is a nonprofit working to make the online world safer for children and their families by identifying and promoting best practices, tools and methods for online safety that also respect free expression. Visit FOSI at http://fosi.org.

Insight SA

Insight is group of experts working together to educate & empower children online, and promote and protect their rights. The organization works in multi-stakeholder partnership with institutions, industry, national governments, universities and NGOs worldwide to develop educational tools and services to empower young people as responsible digital citizens. Visit Insight SA at http://www.insight2act.net/.

iWIN

iWIN (Institute of Watch Internet Network) is a non profit organization created by Taiwan's Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act. Established in 2013, iWIN's mission is to protect the children and youth from harmful contents on the internet through promoting digital literacy and industrywide self-regulation. iWIN serves as a platform for stakeholders from partner NGOs, subject matter experts, industry and relevant government bodies to jointly create a safer and informed online environment. Visit iWIN at https://i.win.org.tw.

National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)

The Safety Net Project of the US National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is a leader in online safety for survivors of domestic violence, dating abuse, cyber-stalking and harassment. Based in Washington DC, NNEDV represents coalitions against domestic violence in every US state and territory and works to address technology and safety with sister organizations worldwide. Visit NNEDV at http://nnedv.org.

Net Family News

NetFamilyNews.org, a project of The Net Safety Collaborative (TNSC), is a blog that documents developments in the digital technology and media young people love and use most. In addition to its writing and consulting work, the organization has advised social media companies on digital safety and literacy for nearly a decade. Visit Net Family News at https://www.netfamilynews.org/.

Netsafe

Netsafe is New Zealand’s independent, non-profit online safety organisation. Netsafe provides online safety education, advice and support for New Zealand internet users. Taking a technology-positive approach to the challenges digital technology presents, Netsafe works to help people in New Zealand take advantage of the opportunities available through technology by providing practical tools, support and advice for managing online challenges. Visit Netsafe at https://www.netsafe.org.nz.

PROJECT ROCKIT

PROJECT ROCKIT is Australia's youth-driven movement against bullying, hate and prejudice online. PROJECT ROCKIT is all about creating spaces where young people have access to respect, acceptance, creative expression and real social leadership. Since 2006, their workshops have helped young people celebrate technology, combat online hate and stand up to bullying instead of standing by. Through face-to-face workshops, an online curriculum and a digital program, 'PROJECT ROCKIT TV', hundreds of thousands of young people have been impacted and are mobilized to stand up and lead change. Visit PROJECT ROCKIT at https://www.projectrockit.com.au/.

SaferNet Brazil

SaferNet Brazil is a non-profit organization founded in 2005 that focuses on building research and social projects to combat Human Rights violations online. Working together with civil society, industry, the government and law enforcement authorities, SaferNet aims to make the internet a responsible and ethical environment that allows children and adults to create, develop and build social relationships, knowledge and citizenship in a safe manner. Visit Safernet Brazil at http://www.safernet.org.br/.