KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Making the Internet a safer place for kids was the central theme of an industry dialogue on digital citizenship, as part of Safer Internet Day 2017 discussions. Attended by leading academics, local regulators and technology players and led by the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI); the session was focused on the theme Be the Change: Unite for a Better Internet. The one-day event was hosted by Netflix, Inc, the world’s leading Internet television company, as part of its ongoing commitment towards fostering an engaged, safe and enabled online space for all. Key among the discussions was the need for a culture of responsibility in a child’s life by every party, including government, law enforcement, industry representatives, educators and parents. “Online safety is everyone’s concern - from pre-schoolers to grandparents. The Family Online Safety Institute brings a unique, international perspective to the potential risks, harms as well as the rewards of our online lives. This event is a valuable opportunity for us to share some of those insights and allows us to learn about local concerns and sensitivities. This in turn enriches all of the attendees and allows us to better formulate plans that work globally together, to protect children online,” said Stephen Balkam, Founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute.

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