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Published February 22, 2021, 3:02 PM
Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc. joins forces with millions around the globe to raise awareness for better and safer internet usage. With lockdown restrictions forcing the young and old alike to study and work remotely, extra precautionary measures must be extended to the online community.
A study released by the Washington-based International Justice Mission reveals that the Philippines is the global hotspot for online child sexual exploitation, worsened by lockdown restrictions. Increased risk of harm through the spread of false information or malicious content that is especially dangerous for children puts Converge in the position to protect the younger generation by promoting the responsible, respectful, critical, and creative use of digital technologies.
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
Edgar Degas
In general, the internet and social media offer a lot of features that benefit users. From connecting people and providing information to promoting creative works and advocacies. But digital technology is a double edged sword that can harm if not use properly.
Numerous studies have shown that over exposure to social media may affect one’s health leading to anxiety and depression. To fight this and to promote digital responsibility among Filipinos, Google launches a collection of spoken word poetry and animated videos on its local YouTube channel.
The commencement order for Coco s Law, the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act, which honours the legacy of the late Nicole Fox, was signed on Safer Internet Day last week.