Introduction 

The Internet gives children access to many resources and opportunities to learn, play and socialize, but it also exposes them to a series of risks. The Regulation on Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) provides a first attempt to regulate some of these risks for combatting online exploitation of children, aiming to conciliate the need to protect children, while preserving personal data and privacy. The speakers will discuss the current and upcoming regulations, and their implication on fundamental rights.  

Key questions and objectives 

• How do emerging technologies, such as social media and gaming devices, impact children’s online experiences, and what measures can be taken to protect them?
• What are the main provisions of the Regulation on Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)?
• How to strike the right balance between children protection and privacy preservation?
• What is missing and what are the next steps in terms of regulation and/or self-regulation by the industry?
• What are some of the good practices to be applied in this domain?