Diffusion of convergent media and child protection: Benefits and Responsibilities Taking Forward the ITU’s COP Initiative European NGO Alliance for Child Safety Online www.enacso.eu John Carr john.carr49@btinternet.com http://johnc1912.wordpress.com

UK children’s organizations www.chis.org.uk

The internet changes everything The digital age – “Everything Everywhere” Mobile phones Desk top computers Lap top computers and Netbooks iPod, iTouch, iPad, MP3 player Games consoles – handheld and static Internet enabled TVs Web cams – often with sound and often built in WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, location apps The internet – bringing them all together

Benefits Enormous Educationally Socially Economically Personally The operation of civil society

Responsibilities Enormous Adjust to a new way of living Change is never easy But it is inevitable Nothing new under the sun Old issues arise in new guises

Benefits and responsibilities shared by everyone The industry Service and content providers, manufacturers, connectivity suppliers, advertisers and the media The schools Teachers, IT staff, welfare staff The family Parents and grandparents The community Religious leaders, social organizations The Government and regulators Holding the ring Children and young people themselves ITU COP principles and documents provide an excellent guide