OECD: Risks faced by children online and policies to protect them

As the Internet permeates every aspect of our economy and society, it is also becoming a daily reality in our children’s lives. While it brings considerable benefits to their education and development, it also exposes them to online risks such as access to inappropriate content, abusive interaction with others, exposure to aggressive marketing practices and privacy risks. To protect minors online, the OECD has released a new set of principles founded on evidence-based policy making and enhanced domestic and international co-ordination to improve national policy frameworks.