Child Online Protection
Measures implemented by
GSM and Internet Access
Provider
Based upon the guidelines developed by
COPWG commercial provider of Internet
access in Kiribati shall be obliged to
provide – upon request of the user - a
restricted Internet access that includes
available technical measures aiming to
block content that is not appropriate for
children. Furthermore, the provider shall
be obliged to provide – upon request of
the user – a special reporting for parents
or guardians that highlights the services
used and other parameters defined by
the COPWG. Based upon the guidelines
developed by COPWG each commercial
provider of GSM mobile communication
services in Kiribati shall be obliged to
provide – upon request - a SIM card with
restricted access to services that may not
be appropriate for children. The provider
may not charge any additional fees for such
service.
Child Online Proctetion
Helpline
The Child Online Protection Surveys carried
out in 2013 and 2018 reveals that a
significant percentage of children have
already been victim of cyber threats. In
order to provide those victims with
professional help and prevent further harm
a helpline shall be created. The helpline
shall be available through a toll-free
number and through chat at least 4 hours a
day.
Child Online Proctetion Assessment Survey (ITU/MICTTD) 2013/2018
Kiribati National Cyber Security Strategy 2020
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