Safeguarding the metaverse

McIntosh, Verity; Allen, Catherine

Abstract

Safeguarding the metaverse has been produced by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to examine the potential harms associated with virtual reality (VR) and the metaverse. It examines the background and context of the adoption and uptake of VR technologies as well as its benefits to wider society. It also highlights areas in which there could be negative outcomes created by engagement with the metaverse, while addressing areas of concern regarding safeguarding for users, particularly minors. This report is written for government, policy makers, digital industry and technology professionals.

• Report Type: Consultancy Report
• Online Publication Date: Apr 19, 2022
• Publication Date: Apr 19, 2022
• Deposit Date: Oct 18, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 19, 2022
• Publisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Keywords: metaverse, policy, safeguarding, harms
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10098423
• Publisher URL: https://www.theiet.org/impact-society/factfiles/information-technology-factfiles/safeguarding-the-metaverse/
• Related Public URLs: https://www.theiet.org/impact-society/factfiles/information-technology-factfiles/safeguarding-the-metaverse-flyer/