Online Responsibility Network

Online Safety Community

Join our online safety community

Join the world's leading voices in Online Responsibility and Safety

Membership of Online Responsibility Network (ORN) is for organisations that want to lead - not just follow - when it comes to online trust, safety and accountability. As an online safety community and trust and safety peer network, ORN provides an environment where professionals collaborate to raise standards across the digital ecosystem. Being part of our online safety membership network gives you the structure, insight and credibility to move beyond minimum compliance and demonstrate real commitment to responsible online practices. As part of Trust Alliance Group (TAG), we bring over 22 years’ experience working with businesses and regulators, including Ofcom, to build, maintain and restore trust in transforming sectors. Our regulatory insight, multi-stakeholder expertise, and practitioner-led approach mean ORN members stay close to evolving expectations while building robust internal capability.
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A peer network built on shared expertise

ORN isn’t a compliance vendor and not a one-off advisory service. It is an online safety membership network built around collective expertise. Members can engage with peers facing similar regulatory and operational challenges, such as: • Designing and refining content moderation systems • Building transparency and reporting processes • Conducting and documenting risk assessments • Aligning technical architecture with safety governance • Managing regulatory scrutiny across the UK and EU The emphasis is on informed exchange in a trusted setting: learning how others are approaching similar obligations, trade-offs, and implementation constraints.

A community grounded in structure

Community without structure becomes discussion without direction. ORN combines peer exchange with a shared framework. Members have access to a principles-based Assurance Framework that translates online safety regulatory expectations into defined areas of practice. In-scope organisations undertake a structured assessment to establish their baseline. This creates a common language across the community and enables meaningful comparison and dialogue. The framework supports the community; it doesn’t replace it.

Why join a membership network, not hire consultants?

Consultancies deliver projects and leave. ORN membership provides ongoing support as your needs evolve. ORN is for organisations building lasting online safety capability, not just ticking boxes for a point-in-time review.
  • Challenges don’t stop after one engagement and neither should your support
  • Regulation changes constantly - your resources update with it
  • Peers facing similar problems often have the most practical insights
  • Building internal capability reduces long-term external dependency
  • Displaying your membership credentials signals your commitment to responsible online practices

Who is ORN for?

ORN is for platforms, brands, NGOs, academics, policymakers, and other organisations working to create safer, more trusted online experiences for the people they serve. It brings this cross-sector community together to share insight, shape best practice, and build practical approaches that strengthen trust across the digital world.

Operational and governance leads

  • Trust & safety professionals building and running safety operations
  • Legal and compliance leaders translating regulation into practice
  • Product leaders embedding safety into platforms
  • CTOs and security leaders managing technical safety systems
  • Executives and Board members overseeing online safety governance

Policy, research, and ecosystem stakeholders

  • NGOs and civil society organisations working on online harms and accountability
  • Academics and independent experts contributing research and critical analysis
  • Advertisers and brands assessing platform risk and responsible partnership standards

By sector:

From scaling startups to established enterprises, and from civil society to commercial actors, our digital safety network brings together organisations committed to getting online safety right.

Social media platforms

Gaming and virtual worlds

Marketplaces and eCommerce

Dating and connection services

Content and streaming platforms

Brands and advertising stakeholders operating within digital ecosystems

Stay ahead of regulatory change

Online safety regulation is accelerating. Legislation such as the UK’s Online Safety Act and the EU’s Digital Services Act are reshaping expectations for platforms and services operating across jurisdictions.

Move from reactive scrambling to confident, proactive assurance.

ORN helps you navigate this landscape through:

Frameworks aligned to major regulatory regimes

Curated updates on regulatory developments and enforcement trends

Practical guidance on operational implications

Peer insight on implementation challenges and solutions

What We Do

At the heart of our trust and safety community UK offering is our 11 principle Assurance Framework. It provides a structured, outcomes-focused approach to strengthening online safety governance and operations across jurisdictions. The framework supports your compliance efforts but does not guarantee regulatory compliance.

The 11 Principles At the heart of ORN is a shared set of principles that define what responsible platform practice looks like in today’s regulatory environment. They span the full lifecycle of online safety: from setting and enforcing clear standards, tackling harmful and criminal behaviour and safeguarding children, to empowering users, protecting privacy and fostering ethical advertising practices. They also address how safety is embedded operationally through scalable systems, sustainable approaches, skilled teams, and governance structures that prioritise transparency and accountability. Together, these principles provide a common language for members, anchoring peer discussion in a coherent vision of trust, safety, and institutional responsibility across the digital ecosystem.

Turning regulation into action

Our platform’s core features are designed to reduce complexity and embed sustainable online safety practices.

Assurance Framework

Align with online safety regulations and adopt global best practices through our structured framework.

Regular audits

Receive regular audits of your organisation to help you stay relevant and responsible.

Improvement Plans

Act on expert insight with tailored improvement plans that create a clear path toward best practice.

Peer Community

Connect with fellow members in our trust and safety peer network to share challenges, exchange solutions, and learn what works in practice.

Digital Knowledge Library

Access a curated repository of research, guidance and reports to help to establish and learn from global best practice.

Events & Learning

Join webinars, roundtables and networking events focused on regulatory developments, implementation challenges and emerging best practice

Regulatory Updates

Stay current on enforcement trends and policy developments, without chasing every headline. We focus on what matters operationally.

What membership helps you achieve

Move from uncertainty to confident, continuous improvement.

Clarity

Understand your obligations and where you stand

Capability

Build lasting internal expertise

Connection

Learn from peers navigating similar challenges

Currency

Stay ahead of regulatory change

How membership works

Membership is by organisation, meaning your whole team benefits, not just a single individual.

1.

Explore

Book an introduction call to discuss your organisation and priorities

2.

Join

Select the membership level that fits your context

3.

Access

Immediately unlock frameworks, tools, community and expert support

4.

Engage

Participate in events, peer discussions and assurance reviews

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Improve

Strengthen governance and operational capability over time

How membership works