The government needs more effort to protect youth from violent content and online damage, and a new report indicates.
The Youth Selection Committee, a parliamentary group from 14 to 19 years, said that the online safety law was not strong enough to protect children from exposure to dangerous materials.
But the youth in the committee have argued against calls for the ban on social media for less than 16 years, saying that they will prevent people from reaching their benefits, and that young people will find ways around him.
The government said it “made our streets and online spaces safer to children” by providing its plan for change.
Wawayya Ishal Ahmed, head of the 15 -year -old committee, said that it is “completely hateful” that social media algorithms can enhance violent and unintentionally harmful content to keep young people participating.
She said that some young people have become sensitive to glorious violence via the Internet, due to the number of times they appear to them.
The committee called for teaching the best media literacy in schools, including how algorithms work and how students can “protect themselves and distinguish the truth from imagination.”
The report also called for more training and support for teachers, parents and care providers to help educate young people about potential dangers in the world of the Internet.
The report welcomed Mandates in the online safety lawBut he said that the draft law was not strong enough to impose the minimum age limits on social media platforms, or to ensure the protection of children and youth from harmful content.
The draft law, which is presented this year, puts more responsibility for social media companies to prevent the use of its services for illegal activity, and to download illegal content when it appears.
These measures have already been presented. A government spokesman said that was “just the beginning”, and it was scheduled to enter more into force this year.
But the committee’s report said that the government should do more, including naming shame and shame that fails to comply with the rules, introduce online safety card to help young people avoid harmful content, and do more research in links between online violence and real violence.
While the committee said that the draft law does not go far enough, its report said that a social media ban for less than 16 years was not the solution.
Members said, Such those that are implemented in Australia“Not practical or effective.”
The report said that many young people can find ways about age verification methods, and the ban will prevent them from reaching positive content on social media.
Instead, the committee called on the government to hold social media companies to enjoy more effectively.
Members also said that young people should often consult in discussions about staying safe online, saying that their experience and ideas about solutions are “two vital things to form a real change.”
“The responsibility is a very major aspect of our report,” Waniea said.
“This is what we need from the government, social media companies and the education system.
“We do not need empty promises. We need them to take action, and work is the only way to move forward.”
Additional reports by Vanessa Clark.
