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Self regulation: responsible stakeholders for a safer Internet

 

They way children use the Internet and mobile technologies has changed dramatically in the past years. At the same time, the internet can open a wide range of opportunities for youngsters when used safely and responsibly.

 

In order to ensure that children, parents and teachers have access to the right tools and information for a safe use of the internet and new technologies, the Commission has always been a supporter of industry self-regulation which enables industry to create a system by which they can deal rapidly with any challenges that may araise.

 

Several self-regulation initiatives have been taken by the industry at European level with the support of the European Commission.