They are currently rolling out a campaign aimed at restricting access to specific types of websites on cell phones owned by minors. This includes sites promoting pornography, violence, hatred, and others that could potentially harm the mental well-being of these young individuals.
From Western Journal:
The Italian Communications Regulatory Authority, known as Agcom, is now requiring that cell phone providers install filtering software on devices that have SIM cards registered to minors, according to the Washington Stand.
The filter will block sites that promote pornography, gambling, weapons sales, violence, hatred and discrimination, unhealthy eating and other potential actions that could harm one’s health, including suicide, and sites that can be used for anonymous browsing, according to a Google translate version of the Italian-language website Avvenire.
Avvenire noted that most phones are registered in the name of an adult, in which case the filter is not required.
Under the new law, a parent can have the filter enacted on a phone purchased for a minor, just as home internet setups can have similar filters installed.
Agcom Commissioner Massimiliano Capitanio said the purpose of the law is to make “the web a safer and more protected place,” according to the Stand.
This campaign is truly remarkable and, frankly, something that should be adopted here in the U.S.
It's amazing to witness a government genuinely prioritizing the well-being of its citizens, particularly minors who are consistently exposed to harmful online content.
One can't help but question why more countries aren't embracing a similar approach...
