Recently, don't you think the internet is convenient but also a bit dangerous for children? 😳 Actually, the European Parliament is moving forward saying "Let's make online services safer!" 💡
Why Are Such Rules Necessary?
Apps, SNS, video sites that children use are really fun, but there are lots of dangers too, right? For example...
- Personal information leaks
- Malicious ads and misleading content
- Risk of encountering bullying or inappropriate content
Adults need to be careful about these things too, but children especially need protection, so the EU seems to have thought "Let's protect them more with laws!" ✨
What Are the Points of the New Rules?
The EU's proposed measures are roughly like this 🫶
- Strengthening age verification and protection features in online services
- Creating mechanisms to prevent showing children inappropriate ads or content
- Strictly checking how personal data is handled
Especially the "age verification" part is a difficult problem—how to protect reliably without being exposed... hmm, even we adults have to think about this 💭
Does This Relate to Japan?
It's just EU law, but since most online services are global, if this movement happens, it might affect Japanese services too 👌 Plus, efforts to protect children from the internet are gradually increasing in Japan too, so it's worth knowing about these discussions 🌸
Summary?
The EU is trying to create new rules so children can safely enjoy the internet 🥺
The internet is convenient, but if we don't think properly about what needs protecting, future children might not be able to use it safely ✨
I want to pay attention to what happens next 💡
Hatena
