The Tech Shock podcast – Time for a change? Talking Child Financial Harms with Adam Groves

“I feel like there's something in this with money, where on earth do you draw the boundaries? That comes through in your report: you've got issues ranging from 'I've accidentally purchased something' right through to sextortion and money muling, and really significant, manipulative and exploitative scams.” 

As Tech Shock returns for its 10th season, Vicki is joined by Nominet’s social impact lead, Adam Groves. They discuss Parent Zone’s new report on parental attitudes to a wide-reaching (but much overlooked) issue – Child Financial Harms. 

They ask: to what extent are current systems and responses failing to tackle these harms? How does parents’ understanding of financial harm differ from the actual experiences of children? And, when a whole range of design choices and digital environments contribute to this problem, how do we start doing better? 

You can listen to this episode in full, here. 
 

Later on this season, expect expert and eye-opening discussions around: AI-generated sexual harassment in schools; ‘good enough’ parenting; violence against women and girls; some pros and pitfalls of the Online Safety Act, and another deep dive into new research from Parent Zone.