What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to establish a compliance standard focused on enhancing digital safety for children.

April 23, 2026Open Access

Custorian: A Compliance Standard for Child Digital Safety

Key Points

The aim is to establish a compliance standard focused on enhancing digital safety for children.
Development of a compliance standard modeled on existing frameworks like PCI-DSS and EPEAT.
Creation of 116 auditable controls organized into six domains, alongside an open API specification.
Implementation of a tiered certification program that includes on-device detection mechanisms.
The standard presents a structured approach to child digital safety with defined auditable metrics.
It highlights the need for balancing child protection with privacy considerations.
The draft invites feedback from various stakeholders to refine and improve the standard.

Abstract

An open compliance standard for child digital safety, modelled on PCI-DSS and EPEAT. Defines 116 auditable controls across six domains, an open API specification (CAS), and a tiered certification programme. Mandates on-device detection architectures to resolve the tension between child protection and privacy preservation. Pre-publication draft inviting scrutiny from policymakers, regulators, standards bodies, researchers, and platform trust and safety teams.

Custorian: A Compliance Standard for Child Digital Safety

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