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ITU/Ghana Child Online Protection (COP) Forum
as Part of Ghana’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM)
Accra, Ghana 28-30 October 2019
Presentation made on28th October 2019
At Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Ghana
Presenter: Mary KiumaConsumer Education & Outreach Officer/Consumer Affairs
RoleandMandateofCA
Licensing communications
services
Promote, Develop,Enforce fair Competition
Protection of consumers
Regulation of Broadcasting
Manage RadioSpectrum & Numbering
Resources
Enforcement of Regulations &
Licence Conditions Universal Access
Type approval of Equipment
CA’s ConsumerProtectionMandate
Legislative Mechanisms and instruments
• Kenya Information and Communications Act,1998
• Guidelines• Codes of Practice• License conditions• Inspection and enforcement
Redress Mechanism
• Consumer complaints handling
• Regulatory Action• Directives
Consumer Education
• Empower consumers of communication services and equip them with skills and knowledge to enable them make better decisions in the purchasing and use of communication services.
What isChildOnlineProtection(COP)
• A multi-stakeholder initiative launched by the InternationalTelecommunication Union (ITU) to promote awareness ofchild safety in the online world and to develop practical toolsto assist governments, industry and educators.
• Established under the Global Cyber Security Agenda (GCA) -a global framework for dialogue that is based on internationalcooperation aimed at proposing strategies and solutions toenhance security and confidence in the information society.
Children’sOnlineExperience
Identity theft and Identity theft and Online fraud
Cyber bullyingCyber bullying Grooming/ Solicitation
Exposure to Child Sexual Abuse content,
Revenge Porn
Internet Addiction
Self Expression
learning
Social Networking
Entertainment
Videos)
Entertainment (Music Games
Videos)
• Increased access to communication devices• Early adopters to technology• Reduced costs for internet access• Lack of information on risks and vulnerabilities• Unsupervised access to the internet
Communication
Catfishing
exploitationOnline Sexual exploitation
Research onChildren’sOnlineExperiencesinKenya
• Beyond Borders: An Exploratory Study on Child OnlineSafety in Kenya’, Cradle and Plan International, 2010
• A (Private) Public Space: Examining the Use and Impact ofDigital and Social Media Among Adolescents in Kenya,UNICEF, 2013
• Child Online Protection Qualitative Research through FocusGroup Discussions by Communications Authority of Kenya,2014 and 2017
• The Dark side of the Internet for Children: Online ChildSexual Exploitation in Kenya: A Rapid Assessment Report,2018.
Knowledge Gap• Low levels of awareness on online risks and
vulnerabilities;• Lack a basic understanding of the new forms of
socialization by children and youth;• Lack of technical abilities or time needed to keep pace
in the ever-changing Internet landscape;• Lack a basic understanding that children’s online lives
are an extension of their offline lives;• Knowledge and technical skill gap between parents and
children– Creates disjointed participation in the onlineworld.
ITUGuidelinesonCOP
• Guidelines for Child Online Protection have been prepared byITU in collaboration with COP partners in order to establish thenecessary foundation for a safer and more secure cyber worldfor future generations.
• The guidelines are meant to be adapted and adopted by alldifferent stakeholders groups. To date, four sets of guidelineshave been developed for:– Children– Parents, Guardians, and Educators– Industry– Policy Makers
• Guidelines available at: https://www.itu.int/en/cop/Pages/guidelines.aspx
ITU Guidelines on COP
1. Creating safer age appropriate online environment2. Educating children, parents and teachers about children’s
safety and their responsible use of the internet3. Integrating Children's rights and considerations into all
appropriate corporate policies and management processes4. Developing standard processes to handle child sexual abuse
materials5. Promoting digital technology as a mode to further civic
engagement
CA’sCOPProgramme
• The Authority, in partnership with stakeholders developed andlaunched a Child Online Protection campaign dubbed “Be TheCOP” on 4th August 2015 during the Kenya Primary SchoolHead Teachers Association 11th Annual Delegates Conferencein Mombasa.
• This first phase of the campaign targeted parents, guardiansand teachers with a view to increase their level of awareness ofthe dangers that exist online and to provide them withinformation on how they can encourage responsible internetusage. The campaign also sought to trigger the development ofthe initiative Child Online Protection in Kenya.
CA’sCOPCampaign• An Inspirational campaign that inspires all stakeholders to
protect children’s learning purpose in cyberspace
Goal
• An online “protection” campaign that prepares us to handle the newrevolution and increased responsibly for our children.
Objective
• To create awareness and education that will minimize risk andvulnerabilities our children face in Cyberspace
• To trigger other stakeholders into action.
The Issue• My child learns the good, the bad and the ugly all in the same space
InitiativesonCOPinKenya• CA has held workshops and forums with COP stakeholders• Sensitization and awareness campaigns in schools• Development and publication of Guide on Online Safety• Distribution of brochures and publications by CA and other
stakeholders/partners• Annual participation in events targeting teachers – Kenya
Primary Schools Heads Associations and Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association
• Annual sponsorship on the theme “Child online Protection and Safe use of the Internet” in events targeting children and the youth-Kenya Music Festivals and Kenya National Drama Festivals
• Annual sponsorship and participation during the global Safer Internet Day and Children’s Government Congress organized by Kenya Primary Schools Heads Associations
Collaborative Initiatives
Protection of Children using and accessing ICTs and
Media
Protection of Children using and accessing ICTs and
Media
Ministries Departments Agencies and
County Governments
Ministries Departments Agencies and
County Governments
Law Enforcement Agencies (Police and Cyber Crime Unit, CID)
Law Enforcement Agencies (Police and Cyber Crime Unit, CID)
Regional Affiliates
(EACO, ATU, ARICEA)
Regional Affiliates
(EACO, ATU, ARICEA)
International Affiliates (ITU,
IMPACT, Global CIRTs, CTO) and Agencies UNICEF
International Affiliates (ITU,
IMPACT, Global CIRTs, CTO) and Agencies UNICEF
Industry (Broadcasters, Media houses, OTTs, Mobile Service and Internet service
providers)
Industry (Broadcasters, Media houses, OTTs, Mobile Service and Internet service
providers)
Non‐Governmental
Agencies
Non‐Governmental
Agencies
The Constitution of Kenya, 2010Right to Freedom and Security, Right to the protection of health, safety and economic interests Article 29( D), 46)
Article 53, recognizes the need for all children to be protected from abuse, neglect, harmful cultural practices, all forms of violence, inhumane treatment and punishment and hazardous or exploitative labor.
The Constitution of Kenya, 2010Right to Freedom and Security, Right to the protection of health, safety and economic interests Article 29( D), 46)
Article 53, recognizes the need for all children to be protected from abuse, neglect, harmful cultural practices, all forms of violence, inhumane treatment and punishment and hazardous or exploitative labor.
National Cyber Security Strategy
National Cyber Security Strategy
Development of Computer and Cyber Crime Bill
Development of Computer and Cyber Crime Bill
Kenya’s National Computer Incident Response Team/Co‐ordination Centre
(National KE‐CIRT/CC)
Kenya’s National Computer Incident Response Team/Co‐ordination Centre
(National KE‐CIRT/CC)
National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI)National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI)
Kenya ICT Sector Policy, 2006 (Section 5.12; 4.35. 4.33)‐ Reviewed
Kenya ICT Sector Policy, 2006 (Section 5.12; 4.35. 4.33)‐ Reviewed
The Kenya information and Communications Act, 1998
The Kenya information and Communications Act, 1998
The Kenya Information and Communications (Consumer Protection) Regulations, 2010
The Kenya Information and Communications (Consumer Protection) Regulations, 2010
The Kenya Information and Communications
(Broadcasting) Regulations, 2009
The Kenya Information and Communications
(Broadcasting) Regulations, 2009
Programming CodeProgramming Code
The Kenya Information and Communications (Electronic Certification and Domain Name Administration) Regulations, 2010
The Kenya Information and Communications (Electronic Certification and Domain Name Administration) Regulations, 2010
National Children PolicyNational Plan of Action for Children in Kenya
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
National Children PolicyNational Plan of Action for Children in Kenya
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
Children Act No.8 of 2001. Revised Edition 2018 [2012]
Children Act No.8 of 2001. Revised Edition 2018 [2012]
The Sexual Offences Act,
2006
The Sexual Offences Act,
2006
Kenya’sImplementationofITU’sCOPGuidelines
1.PolicyandLegislativeFramework
Kenya’sImplementationofITU’sGuidelinesonCOP
2. A National Focus on Child Online Protection• Partnership with the ITU to progress development of the National Strategy for
Child Online Protection in Kenya3. Capacity Building• Partnering with African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI)
an ITU center of excellence, in development of training program4. Public Awareness• Development of local public awareness information and content targeted at various
target audiences with a view to Provide information on where to obtain help and assistance (Reporting Mechanisms and obtain Support Services)
5. Technical and procedural measures• Foster the development of technical tools and services in the market that
minimize the risk of expose of children to online predators and falling preyto undesirable online behaviors
EffortstoCo‐ordinateReportingMechanisms
24 Hr Emergency Helpline116 (Free Call) Email: [email protected]
National Cybersecurity CenterEmail: [email protected]:+254-703-042700; +254-730-172700
National Police Service24 Hour: 999/112
Directorate of Criminal InvestigationCyber Crime UnitTel +254 20 512090/1
FunctionsoftheNational CyberSecurityCentre
National Cybersecurity
Center
National Cybersecurity
Center
Implement National
Cybersecurity Policies, Laws and Regulations
Implement National
Cybersecurity Policies, Laws and Regulations
Establish Collaborations on Cyber security
Establish Collaborations on Cyber security
Research and
Development n
cybersecurity
Research and
Development n
cybersecurity
Development and
implementation of the National Public Key Infrastructur
e
Development and
implementation of the National Public Key Infrastructur
e
Early warning and technical advisories
Early warning and technical advisories
Technical coordination
and response to
cyber incidences
Technical coordination
and response to
cyber incidences
National Cybersecurity Awareness and capacity building
National Cybersecurity Awareness and capacity building
COPCampaignPhaseII:AreasofFocus
National Framework on COP/ Action Plan
Curriculum Development and Training Manuals
Outreach Activities (Schools)
Training and
Capacity Building
Research
Advertising and
Publicity
Partnership and
Support of Industry initiatives
Review of Legal and Regulatory
Tools
Technical Tools
Consumer Education
PerformanceCalltoAction1. Report online predators to relevant child protection
Authorities2. Do not engage intimately online with strangers i.e. do not
disclose personal information3. Only view content that reflects their age4. Be nice to people online5. Take care with what you share6. Check your privacy settings7. Know how to report posts8. Keep your passwords safe9. Never meet anyone in person you’ve only met online10. If you see anything online that you don’t like or you find
upsetting, tell someone you trust
