Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) In view of the increase in internet use, it is very important to draw attention to technical opportunities for prevention. There is a need to disseminate information material among parents and those working in education concerning the use of suitable supervisory tools for the filtering of web content. Support should also be given to programmes and products which are suitable for filtering web content available via mobile phones and games consoles. Furthermore, there is a need for concrete measures to inform children and draw their attention to the dangers of the unauthorised accessing of information and pictures on public websites and the associated risk of abuse.