Parent Safety Contributor – Protect Teens Online (EU, UK, US, Brazil, Australia, Canada)

About the Role

We are inviting parents and guardians of teenagers aged 13–17 to take part in a short, secure online participation task.

As part of a global effort to better protect children online, this task supports the development of safer internet technologies, including age verification systems that prevent access to harmful or age-inappropriate content.

The task involves confirming basic information for identity verification and can be completed from home in around 30 minutes. It is a simple data collection process designed to support secure, privacy-focused age verification systems.

About Us:

We are a team dedicated to safeguarding children and society online. Our solutions help platforms follow regulations, build trust, and keep their communities safe.

Your participation helps make the internet safer for children and families while supporting responsible and secure online safety solutions.

How to qualify

What You’ll Do

• Provide parent/guardian consent and complete a short guided process
• Submit your teen’s registered email address
• Complete a simple identity verification step for yourself and your teenager

That’s it- no tests or complex tasks required.

To Qualify you must

• Be a resident of the European Union, United Kingdom, United States, Brazil, Australia, or Canada
• Be a parent or legal guardian of a teen aged 13–17
• Have a teen with a registered email address
• Be willing to verify your child’s date of birth and complete ID verification

You’ll receive $20 USD per verified email, paid securely via Hyperwallet.

Submissions will be rejected if:

• Email verification fails
• The email is institutional or organization-based (e.g., company, university, hospital domains)
• The email is temporary, disposable, or a burner email

All email addresses must be active, personally owned, and non-institutional. Duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.

Why This Matters

Your participation helps improve technology designed to:

• Protect children from harmful online content
• Support safer online experiences for young people
• Help platforms meet child safety regulations worldwide

Your Child’s Privacy and Safety

We understand this is sensitive, so to be clear:

• Your child’s email will not be contacted or used for marketing
• The email is used only for this research task
• Names and personal identifying information are not shared
• Verification images are used only to confirm authenticity and are not stored



Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

At TELUS International AI, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. Selection is based on qualifications, merit, and performance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the goal of this project?

To collect verified email addresses from teenagers (13–17) to improve systems that estimate a user’s age and help protect children online.

Who can participate?

Parents or guardians of teenagers aged 13–17.

How many children can I register?

You can register all children between ages 13 - 17, however, you can submit only one email address per child.

What does the role involve?

To collect verified email addresses from teenagers (aged 13-17) to improve email-based age assurance technology, so children can be better protected from inappropriate content online.

How long does participation take?

Around 30 minutes

Do I require any specific software or are there any technical requirements for this role?

No—just a stable internet connection and a laptop or PC.

What information is collected?

-Age (month/year) -Gender -Country -Email address

What data is NOT collected or shared?

Names, photos, and personal identifying information are never shared with the client. Images are only processed during the verification process to ensure authenticity and are not stored.

Will my child be contacted?

The email address will never be used to contact your child. It will only be used to send an ID verification step for your child’s verification purposes.

How many children can I register?

You can register all children between ages 13 - 17, however, you can submit only one email address per child.

How does the technology work?

It looks at how an email address has been used across online services (for example, whether it is associated with a mortgage or bank account) to estimate whether the user is likely to be under or over a certain age.

How is my teenager's privacy protected?

The client only receives the email address and basic metadata—no names or images. Your teen's identity remains completely private. Verification photos are used solely to confirm authenticity and are never shared with client or stored anywhere.

Is this safe and legitimate?

Yes. This is an "AI for Good" initiative with genuine global benefit. The data helps build technology that protects children from accessing inappropriate content online.