Protecting Children in Cyberspace

Ali, Muhammad (2009): Protecting Children in Cyberspace.

Abstract

This essay was written for the Essay competition organized by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day May 2009. It discusses the issues faced by children while they surf online, including harrassment, exposure to adult material, behavioural and cultural issues. It also provides recommendations to provide safe access to the internet for children.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Cyberspace; internet; cyber crimes; children; adult; online; internet crimes
• Subjects: L - Industrial Organization > L8 - Industry Studies: Services > L86 - Information and Internet Services ; Computer Software; K - Law and Economics > K1 - Basic Areas of Law > K14 - Criminal Law

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