UAE urges parents to protect children from online dangers
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has urged parents to take a more active role in protecting children online, issuing safety tips aimed at reducing risks ranging from interactions with strangers to online fraud and the sharing of personal information. The digital safety advice calls on families to teach children to be cautious when communicating with strangers and to interact online only…
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has called upon parents to assume a more proactive role in safeguarding their children from the digital perils that lurk online. The safety guidance aims to mitigate threats ranging from encounters with unknown individuals to financial scams and the inadvertent divulgence of personal data.
The digital safety counsel urges families to instruct youngsters to exercise caution when engaging with strangers and to limit online interactions to people they know and trust. Parents are further encouraged to foster an atmosphere of trust with their children, facilitating open communication about any concerns they encounter on the internet.
The guidance highlights the risks of online fraud and advises children to scrutinize links and messages before responding or clicking on them. Families are also advised to protect their children's privacy by discouraging the sharing of personal information or photographs on the digital realm.
Dubai Police has cautioned parents about the hidden risks associated with online gaming and child safety. According to the UAE Cyber Security Council, one in every 50 children falls victim to digital identity theft. Dubai Police has also issued warnings about the potential hazards lurking within children's online games.
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