Sri Lanka initiates discussions on national framework for child online safety

Newswire and Daily Mirror report that preliminary discussions have begun in Sri Lanka on establishing a national framework or programme for children’s online safety. Daily Mirror describes the proposed approach as inter-ministerial and says it is intended to support children’s digital well-being.

Newswire says the proposed framework would protect children from online exploitation, cyberbullying and other digital threats. Daily Mirror places the discussions amid growing international debate about restricting children’s access to social media, including proposals for minimum ages.

Daily Mirror says Sri Lanka needs to consider age-appropriate access to digital platforms. The reports provide no further details about which ministries are involved, the timetable, or what measures the framework may include.

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