Andy Burrows

Andy Burrows is one of the UK's most prominent voices on child online safety, leading the Molly Rose Foundation — a charity established in memory of Molly Russell, a 14-year-old who took her own life after being exposed to harmful content on social media platforms including Pinterest and Instagram. In this role, Burrows has become a central figure in campaigns to hold social media companies and their algorithmic recommendation systems accountable for the harm they cause to young people. His work sits at the intersection of digital platform governance, advertising technology ethics, and child protection policy. Burrows has been instrumental in shaping the UK's Online Safety Act and has testified before parliamentary committees, engaging directly with policymakers, regulators, and technology companies. He has consistently challenged the AdTech and social media industries on how algorithmic amplification and targeted content delivery — mechanisms deeply tied to advertising infrastructure — contribute to the exposure of vulnerable users to harmful material. His advocacy has brought significant public and legislative scrutiny to how platforms monetise attention, particularly among minors. Prior to his role at the Molly Rose Foundation, Burrows held senior positions in the charity and online safety sector, including work with the NSPCC where he led online safety policy. His background combines policy expertise with a deep understanding of how digital platforms operate commercially, making him a credible and influential critic of industry practices that prioritise engagement and ad revenue over user wellbeing.

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