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Issues of protecting children in the online environment are at the forefront of the agenda of various countries. Let's look at some examples.
In March 2022, the UK introduced the Safer Online Bill, which includes strict measures to prevent the spread of child pornography, terrorist material and hate crime material. It also requires major digital platforms to ensure that children are protected from harmful content.
The Greek government has created a “Digital Investigation and Online Protection Unit for Minors” with access to the Interpol Child Sexual Exploitation Database. It employs a content writing service psychologist to counsel victims and their parents, and has a 24-hour hotline and email for inquiries. In addition, the Greek police, together with the country’s Interior Ministry, have launched information portals and a mobile app, Cyberkid, providing advice on safe internet use.
Several regions in the United States have laws that address cyberbullying, and all states in the country have laws requiring schools to respond to bullying. Some states have also included provisions that address the impact of bullying on academic performance. Additional information about each state’s policies can be found on the Cyberbullying Research Center portal.
In August 2013, the Safer Internet Centre of Serbia launched a free hotline called Net Patrola, which is a member of Insafe and INHOPE, a joint network of Safer Internet Centres in Europe. The hotline provides 24/7 advice and processing of reports from children about illegal or harmful content on the Internet, as well as about online abuse.
In response to growing online threats, online platforms are also taking steps to improve children’s online safety. In 2021, YouTube implemented measures to protect minors by disabling autoplay videos and introducing “take a break” and “bedtime” reminders for those under 18. The first feature locks the screen after a certain time to encourage a break from viewing. The second reminds you when it’s nighttime and encourages you to continue watching the next day.
Social network Instagram (owned by Meta, which is considered extremist and banned in Russia) prohibits adults from sending messages to children who do not follow them. TikTok has disabled messaging for those under 16, allowed parents to lock controls with a PIN code, and tightened its policy on harmful content.
WHO CARES
A key way to combat online threats is to improve the digital literacy of adults, especially parents. The study “Shared Responsibility: Ensuring Children’s Resilience Online,” conducted by the Oxford Internet Institute in partnership with consultancy ParentZone in 2014, found that.
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