Online protection of Children supported by Emma McClarkin MEP

East Midlands Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has this week spoken in support of co-operation between EU countries when taking action to protect children online.

Miss McClarkin was speaking after the vote in the European Parliament on the issue:

“Child protection online is something I am passionate about. The internet age has brought us many opportunities by also many dangers, none more so than for our children. We need collaboration at a European level and between public institutions and internet service providers in order to protect minors using the internet.

“Additional technological options, for example the blocking of access by children to harmful content, as well as the promotion of self-regulation by service providers, are also welcomed.

“Finally, media education for minors, as well as parents, is an initiative that I fully support, giving minors themselves the tools to navigate their way around these services safely.”