The Child Protection in Cyberspace Unit at the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security has stressed the importance of parents monitoring their children's use of smart devices and electronic applications amid current developments.
This is part of the Ministry of Interior’s awareness efforts to enhance community security and promote the safe use of modern technologies.
The unit explained the need to educate children about several important guidelines, most notably refraining from sharing or reposting any news, images, or videos related to the current situation, avoiding being drawn into calls for gatherings that violate the law, and refraining from photographing military movements or the ongoing hostile attacks, as such actions may entail legal and security consequences.
The unit also emphasised the importance of guiding children not to communicate with unknown persons through social media platforms or electronic applications, and not to provide any party with personal information or their geographic location. It further stressed the need to refrain from writing or posting offensive or unlawful comments across various electronic platforms.
The unit underscored the importance of children informing their parents immediately if they encounter any content or communication through social media that causes fear or concern, to ensure that such cases are addressed promptly and appropriately.
It also highlighted the importance of continuous parental supervision and awareness of the risks associated with the use of social media applications and other online platforms, as well as ensuring that children are exposed to safe content and guiding them on the proper steps to take when faced with any threat or risk.
The unit called on parents to contact it if they suspect any activity that may pose a risk to children’s safety, either by visiting in person, calling the direct number (33523300), emailing (cpcu@interior.gov.bh), contacting the hotline of the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security (992), or through the “MyGov” application.
