- There will be protection from online betting, gaming and other dangers.
Child SIM Card: In view of the increasing threats in the digital world, the Egyptian government is now going to take a big decision regarding the online safety of children. There is a preparation to launch a special child SIM card in the country by the middle of 2026, in which many special features will be provided to make internet use safe and controlled.
What will be special in this child SIM?
According to a report by Daily News Egypt, this new SIM card will have safe internet packages available for children. Besides, it will have facilities like parental control so that parents will be able to keep an eye on the online activities of their children. Apart from this, social media access will be limited on the basis of age so that children can only see content appropriate for their age.
Government is creating a new legal framework
This initiative is not limited to just one technology product, rather a larger legal and policy framework is being prepared behind it. The government is working on a comprehensive law for the online safety of children which will be finalized soon. Under this scheme, a fixed internet control system is also being prepared in collaboration with telecom companies so that the content can be divided into different categories and control is possible at the device level itself.
government priority
The country’s leadership has made it clear that it is very important to deal with the increasing threats in the digital world. The government’s aim is to create such an online environment where children can remain safe and the values of the society can also be protected. In this direction, the process of making a law is going on rapidly so that it can be shared with the concerned departments and implemented soon.
Strict action on online threats
Many serious issues are also being addressed under this initiative. Such as online betting, spread of fake currency through video games and digital addiction. The government is also planning to set rules for the companies working in these fields so that children can be kept away from these dangers. Under the proposed rules, digital platforms will also have to implement many security measures.
These will include age verification, parental controls and clear categorization of content. Apart from this, it will also be necessary to give regular reports to the companies, create a system to resolve the complaints of the users and run awareness campaigns.
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