September 30, 2008

Kid’s watchdog launched

A new watchdog has been launched with the aim of protecting children from what they are calling harmful internet content, this title will cover everything from cyber bullying and even violent video games.

The idea comes from The UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) that is made up of social networking websites and IT based companies.

The object of the scheme is to educate youngsters into recognising the dangers that lurk around the internet, and to establish a code of conduct for websites, this is especially directed at site where users upload content.

The strategy will:
Establish a public awareness safety campaign
Establish measures to protect children and young people, such as taking down illegal internet sites
Promote responsible advertising to children online
Establish voluntary codes of practice, with an examination of how websites handle videos or messages posted by users.

Source [BBC]