{"id":2107722,"date":"2023-11-25T17:11:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T22:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/italy-forces-cellphone-providers-to-block-minors-from-porn-surfing-anonymously-as-part-of-pro-family-initiatives\/"},"modified":"2023-11-25T17:14:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T22:14:00","slug":"italy-forces-cellphone-providers-to-block-minors-from-porn-surfing-anonymously-as-part-of-pro-family-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/italy-forces-cellphone-providers-to-block-minors-from-porn-surfing-anonymously-as-part-of-pro-family-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Italy mandates cellphone providers to block minors from accessing pornography and browsing anonymously as part of &#8216;pro-family initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fitaly-forces-cellphone-providers-to-block-minors-from-porn-surfing-anonymously-as-part-of-pro-family-initiatives%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2107722&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Italy \u200cTakes Action to Protect Minors Online<\/h2>\n<p>Italy is launching a new campaign\u200b to restrict access to certain websites on cell phones owned by minors. The Italian Communications\u200c Regulatory Authority, known as \u200dAgcom, has mandated that cell phone providers install filtering software on devices registered to minors. This move aims to block \u200csites promoting pornography, gambling, violence, and other harmful\u200b content. The goal is to create a safer online environment\u200c for young people.<\/p>\n<p>Under the new law, parents can activate\u200c the filter on their child&#8217;s phone, similar\u2064 to setting up parental controls on home internet. Agcom Commissioner Massimiliano Capitanio believes this law will \u2062not only make\u2063 the\u200d web safer but also encourage adults to actively\u200c participate in \u2063their children&#8217;s digital education.<\/p>\n<p>In addition\u200d to restricting website access, the Italian government \u200dis also looking to strengthen \u2064age verification for \u2064social media platforms. Despite a ban on social media use for children under \u206414, many young Italians are still going online. These\u2064 actions align with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni&#8217;s focus on family and parenting, as the \u200dgovernment invests in pro-family initiatives and\u2063 support for working mothers.<\/p>\n<p>Italy&#8217;s \u200dcell phone\u200d law went into\u200d effect on November \u200d21, signaling the country&#8217;s commitment\u2064 to protecting minors\u2064 from harmful online\u200b content. Similar discussions about safeguarding children from pornography have \u2064emerged in various states across\u200d America.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>An \u200cUrgent\u2064 Note from Our Staff:<\/h3>\n<p><em><b>The Western Journal has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pfizer-recruits-super-bowl-champ-to-be-official-spokesman-for-covid-booster\/\" title=\"Pfizer hires Super Bowl champ as COVID booster spokesperson.\">labeled \u201cdangerous\u201d simply<\/a> because we have a biblical worldview and speak the truth about what is \u200dhappening \u2064in America.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We refuse to let \u200cBig Tech\u200b and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/governor-goes-around-voters-backs-signs-change-in-state-election-laws\/\" title=\"Governor sneaks behind voters, enacts new election laws.\">woke advertisers dictate<\/a> the content we share with our community. We stand for truth. 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Your support means \u2064we can continue to expose false \u200dnarratives and defend \u2062traditional American values.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please stand with us by donating\u2064 today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Thank you for your support!<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/italy-forces-cellphone-providers-block-minors-porn-surfing-anonymously-part-pro-family-initiatives\/\">Italy Forces Cellphone Providers\u200d to Block Minors From Porn, Surfing Anonymously \u200cas\u200c Part of &#8216;Pro-Family Initiatives&#8217;<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The\u2062 Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why is the\u200d involvement \u2063of parents crucial \u200din initiatives to\u2063 safeguard minors online?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200bRoss the world, with countries like the United Kingdom and Australia also exploring measures to restrict access to explicit material. \u2063The issue of online safety \u200bfor minors has become increasingly prominent, as children spend \u2062more time online and face the \u2062potential risks and negative effects of harmful content.<\/p>\n<p>Italy&#8217;s\u200c proactive approach to protecting minors online is commendable. By\u2063 mandating the installation of filtering software on cell phones owned\u2062 by minors, the country is taking a significant step towards creating a safer online environment. Websites promoting pornography, gambling, violence, and\u2063 other harmful \u2062content will be blocked,\u200b reducing minors&#8217; exposure to these detrimental \u200cinfluences.<\/p>\n<p>The involvement of parents\u2064 in this initiative is crucial. By\u200b allowing \u200dparents to activate the filter on their child&#8217;s phone, \u200csimilar to \u2062setting up parental controls on home internet, they are given the tools to \u200dregulate their child&#8217;s online activities.\u200d This not only ensures greater protection but also promotes active\u2062 engagement in their children&#8217;s digital education. Agcom Commissioner\u200d Massimiliano Capitanio recognizes the\u2064 importance of involving adults in safeguarding young\u200d individuals and equipping them with the necessary knowledge to navigate the digital world safely.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Italian government is taking \u2064steps to strengthen age verification on social media platforms. Despite a ban on\u200c social\u2062 media use for children under 14, many young Italians still find\u200b their way online. By addressing age verification, the government aims to mitigate the risks associated with underage social\u200d media \u2063usage and \u2064further protect\u2063 young individuals from potential exploitation and\u200d harmful experiences.<\/p>\n<p>These actions are \u200cin line with Prime\u2062 Minister Giorgia Meloni&#8217;s focus on\u2064 family and\u2063 parenting. The government&#8217;s investment in pro-family initiatives and support for working mothers demonstrates \u200bits commitment to\u2064 fostering a safe and nurturing environment for \u200bchildren. By prioritizing the well-being of young\u200b individuals, \u200dItaly is setting an example \u2064for other countries to follow.<\/p>\n<p>Italy&#8217;s cell phone law, which went into effect on November 21, serves as a testament to the country&#8217;s dedication to\u2064 protecting\u2064 minors from harmful online content. By taking decisive action and implementing measures to restrict access, Italy is confronting the challenges\u200c posed by the digital age head-on. By prioritizing the safety and well-being of minors, Italy \u2062sends a clear message that the protection of children online\u200c is \u200cessential and \u2064should \u200dbe a shared responsibility between\u200d parents, \u2064governments, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/n-y-attorney-generals-office-discovers-astroturf-lobbying-scheme\/\" title=\"N.Y. Attorney General\u2019s office discovers astroturf lobbying scheme\">internet service providers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As the internet\u2063 continues to play an \u200dintegral role in our\u2064 lives, it is \u2063imperative that we take\u200d proactive\u2062 steps to ensure the \u2063online safety of our children. Italy&#8217;s \u2063initiatives serve as a model for other nations as \u2063they navigate the complex landscape of online protection for minors. By working together and committing to \u200bsafeguarding young individuals, we can\u2062 create a safer and\u200b healthier\u2063 digital space for future\u2062 generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Italy is implementing a campaign to restrict websites accessible on minors&#8217; cell phones. Agcom, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority, mandates filtering software installation on devices with SIM cards registered to minors. 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