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Youngsters 'demand more privacy info'
Thursday 3rd September 2009, by Daniel King
Young broadband users would welcome more advice about how to keep their information private while surfing the web as well as what constitutes a breaking of the rules on content and piracy, it has been advised.
In a report published by telecommunications and broadcasting watchdog Ofcom, 797 face-to-face interviews were conducted with children aged between seven and 16 years old.
It was found that 54 per cent of those in the age group 11-16 said it was important that young people get more education on staying safe online and how to avoid divulging private information.
Of those questioned, 28 per cent agreed keeping data such as passwords and pin numbers safe was something that required more attention, with 22 per cent suggesting tips on avoiding inappropriate content should be given.
In total, 25 per cent admitted they would not know what to do if they came across such material using their mobile phone and 22 per cent said this would be the same if they discovered it via their games console.
"The research found that very few children and young people say that they have experienced something which made them feel uncomfortable, upset, scared or worried," it explained.
It was also noted 74 per cent of seven to 16 year olds said they had received material of some sort on staying safe while surfing the web - but 23 per cent admitted no one had discussed this issue with them.
A letter was recently issued to the Times on behalf of TalkTalk, BT, Which?, the Open Rights Group and Consumer Focus, which urged the government to rethink its plans on tackling piracy.
Categories: Broadband, Internet Security
