Within just a few decades, technology has radically changed the way we socialize, work and parent. And, whilst most parenting manuals are designed to help Mum and Dad understand real-life behaviour, many of them fail to address children’s digital habits and the potential risks they face online.

In our next episode of under CTRL, we’re once again exploring the various forms of digital privacy and zooming in a topic that sometimes get overlooked: the online privacy and internet safety of our kids. – and are joined this week by Bark’s Chief Parenting Officer Titania Jordan (officially one of the best titles we’ve had on the podcast so far).

As a mother and media expert, Titania knows the threats lurking in the online space all too well and was driven to join Bark by the desire to help parents keep tabs on their kid’s online activity and internet safety.

Bark: a gentle way to protect kids’ online life

Bark started life in 2015 when founder Brian Bason was looking for a parental control tool to install on his son’s first mobile phone. Unsatisfied by what he found on the market, he decided to go it alone and design a tool to suit his (and many other concerned parents) needs.

The platform uses AI to decode signs of digital danger within children’s digital activity, flagging concerning behaviour through its dashboard and providing recommendations that foster "an honest and candid ongoing conversation between parent and child.”

“Just like you have to wear a seatbelt when you get in the car…”

“… when we allow you to have a device or a gaming platform, (…) there have to be some safety precautions in place.” Titania's passion for her mission is clear from the very beginning of our conversation – stay locked in for an overview of:

• How far-reaching the online dangers are, ranging from more subtle issues like screen time to highly destructive forms of cyberbullying, online predators, sexual content and self-harm
• How Bark manages to be a digital guardian and careful online educator, while nurturing trust in the parent-child relationship
• What can be considered a “phenomenal achievement” regarding the US-specific problem of school gun violence
• Titania’s top three recommendations for those looking for support and guidance in their journey as parents

If you’ve enjoyed listening to this episode, check out our previous episode with Brave, the privacy browser and advertising company. Stay tuned for more under CTRL podcasts on Spotify and don’t forget to share your feedback and stay connected with all things Tresorit through our official Twitter and LinkedIn channels.