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The need for global approach to
child online protection
Dr. Mona Al-achkar Jabbour
[email protected] Arab Observatory for cyber security
30-31 October.
Oman
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Observatory Vision
Create an effective and efficient Culture of
Security & Safety For all stakeholders in the
information society with the largest impact.
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Some cyber security myths
- Consumer protection exists in cyberspace;
- Firewalls and virus scanners protect my computer and
my enterprise;
- My government has the solution and will protect me;
- Physical assets are more valuable than information;
- Laws are keeping pace with technological innovation.
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Alarming facts & Figures
- 20 million minors actively used Facebook in thepast year
- 7.5 millionmore than one-thirdwere
younger than 13. - More than 5 million were 10 and younger
- only 18 percent of parents friend their child
- 1 million children were harassed, threatened,or subjected to other forms ofcyber bullying onthe site in the past year.
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serious risks
Violence
Online Gaming & Addiction
Online Fraud
Cyber-bullying
Racism
Grooming
Pornography
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Why a global approach?
Nature of the environment
Nature of the technologies
Nature of cyber challenges Nature of the adopted policies
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The outcome documents of the World Summit on the InformationSociety (WSIS) contain strong commitments on the protection ofchildren online
The Geneva Declaration of Principles states that thedevelopment of ICT applications and operation of servicesrespects the rights of children as well as their protection and well-being.
Paragraph 24 of the Tunis Commitment recognises the role ofICTs in the protection of children and in enhancing thedevelopment of children. The commitment calls to strengthenaction to protect children from abuse and defend their rights in
the context of ICTs, emphasising that the best interests of thechild are a primary consideration.
Its successor, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), provides anannual international and multistakeholder platform to exchange
views on children and young people, among others.
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Everyone has to be involved
Awareness
Legislations & Regulations
Law enforcement Capacity building
Cooperation
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Way ahead
Foster international cooperation.
Build convenient security systems Create public-private relationships
Enhance awareness
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What have we done
Organized seminars and workshops
Cooperate with the government on ongoingprograms and campaigns on child online
protection
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Plan of action
Work with decision makers to enhance thetechnical, legal and regulatory work frame
work with organizations and institutions
representing the potential of youth and children
Organize Capacity building and training workshopsto ensure safe maneuver / surf on the internet
Launch a National Media campaign with one mainpurpose: need to fight illegal and harmful content
Develop materials and resources to ensure
consistency and effectiveness of message
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Projects
Review the legislations in the Arab Countries to
gain a better understanding of the actual
situation and determine where the issue stands
on the national political agenda in order to
ensure efficient children online protection.
Leverage on the ISPs to sign a MOU where they
engage in active role to fight illegal content
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Thank you