The proposed set of rules pays particular attention to compliance with data protection

 

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Great Britain is planning to block the “Like” function on social networks such as Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat for children and young people under the age of 18.

The proposal comes from Elizabeth Denham, Information Commissioner of the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) , which acts as an adviser to Parliament.

“We shouldn’t stop children from using the internet, but we must demand that they are protected when they do,”

says Denham.

More rights for children

“In the long term it makes little sense. There are always ways to break out of this protected environment. Instead, people need to be better trained in how to use media,”

comments Matthias Jax, project manager at Saferinternet , in an interview with pressetext. In order to guarantee more security and privacy online, the ICO has proposed a set of 16 standards that online services must meet in the future.

The focus is primarily on “nudge techniques” that social networks use to encourage users to stay online longer. For example, Snapchat uses “streaks” that encourage posting more and more content. Like features are a thorn in the side of the ICO because they collect a lot of user data.

The location functions of social networks should also be banned. Social networks should set the “High Privacy” setting as the basic standard.

High penalties for violations

According to Jax, children should be trained in media literacy compulsorily.

“This includes evaluating information and criticizing sources, but also being more careful when sharing data. Children need to know how to react to current trends. To achieve this, they must be offered a complete package of media skills at school,”

Jax clarifies.

The 16 standards are currently in a consultation phase, meaning experts and the public can provide feedback. This phase is scheduled to end on May 31st.

The final version of the regulations is scheduled to come into force in 2020. If the rules are implemented, the ICO will be able to impose fines of up to 17 million pounds (around 20 million euros) on social networks for breaches.


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