EU Report Says Minors Need More Protection On Social Networking Sites

IP/11/762).The Commission is reviewing protection of minors online from such risks as grooming and cyber-bullying as part of the objective set by the Digital Agenda for Europe to enhance trust in the Internet. The results of the two surveys of implementation of the Safer Social Networking Principles will be taken into account by the Commission in a comprehensive initiative to empower and protect children when using new technologies due later this year.  For more information, see the Implementation of the Safer Social Networking Principles for the EU.]]>