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Hungarians aim to make the Internet “friendlier”9 March 2005
Hungary marked Safer Internet Day in February 2005 with a conference in Budapest.
Hungarian civil organisations and young guests discussed ways to create an Internet environment better for all. |
One proposal was to set up website classification system, which would involve participation by children, since this is the group most directly affected by issues of Internet safety.
It was agreed there should be greater commitment to broadening the amount of quality content and reducing the risks associated with the Internet. However it was also suggested that campaigns should present not only the risks but also the benefits.
On behalf of the Hungarian government, Dr. Erzsébet Bánkúti, Vice-Secretary of State from the Ministry of Informatics stressed that the government should use regulatory means to interfere with market processes only in really justified cases and with great caution.
The Friendly Internet Forum (BIF) was set up in December 2003 and includes a number of civil organisations. These organisations have already presented lots of concrete initiatives to help create a safer Internet world for all, including children.
One of the latest developments is the launch of a national hotline service dealing with illegal and harmful content. This service has been operated by Hungarian Association of Content Industry (MATISZ) since February this year.
MATISZ Secretary General Ferenc Hargitai said, "Our aim in Hungary is to continue to improve Internet access for all, while promoting safe use of the Internet. Safer Internet Day in Hungary addressed this message to the whole Internet community - children, teachers, parents and government."
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Ferenc Hargitai, Secretary General, MATISZ |
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Wednesday, 9 Mar 2005 |
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Tuesday, 25 Oct 2005 |
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