The WEF’s 2023 report on digital safety risk assessments stresses the need for a global, standardized approach to tackling online harms. As digital platforms expand, risks like misinformation, cyberbullying, exploitation, and radicalization grow more complex and cross-border. The report proposes a framework for consistent, transparent, and collaborative risk assessments, enabling regulators, companies, and civil society to align on definitions, processes, and mitigation strategies. Key principles include proportionality, accountability, adaptability, and inclusivity. By embedding these practices, stakeholders can better identify and manage systemic risks, build user trust, and strengthen digital ecosystems for safer participation worldwide.

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