Ellen Roome has been on a persistent campaign seeking justice and answers regarding the tragic death of her 14-year-old son, Julian 'Jools' Sweeney, who died under unclear circumstances back in 2022. The loss has left a profound impact on her family and prompted her to push for changes in the law that would require tech companies to automatically preserve a child's digital data after their death. This campaign is not just for personal closure but also aims to protect future children from similar situations where vital information could be lost.

Recently, Roome received some eagerly awaited news regarding her fight; the British government announced an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill. This amendment would mandate that social media companies are obligated to keep a deceased child's data intact, which Roome believes is essential to understanding the circumstances that led to her son's tragic death. During a phone call with Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, Roome expressed her emotional relief and gratitude that her prolonged efforts had finally resulted in tangible progress toward legislative change.

Roome holds the belief that her son may have succumbed to an online challenge that went terribly wrong, making the preservation of data critical to uncovering the truth surrounding these incidents. As the law takes shape, there is hope that it will not only serve as a legacy for her son but will also push for broader accountability and safety protocols within online platforms to prevent similar tragedies in the future.