EC Opens Public Consultation On Child-Protection On Mobile Phones

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the potential risks for children of using mobile phones — the issues include access to harmful or illegal content, bullying, grooming, unexpectedly high bills and invasion of privacy. “Input is invited from any stakeholder, including child safety, parent and consumer organisations, mobile network operators, content providers, handset and network manufacturers, and regulators. The consultation will run until 16 October 2006.”

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