Kids Wallet, a simple digital parental control tool, so that parents can control – “but not spy on it” – their child’s mobile phone and at the same time identifying the child who uses it, the Minister of Digital Governance, the Minister of Digital Governance, presented. Dimitris Papastergiou In the hall of the General Secretariat for Communication and Information, in the context of the Inter -Ministerial Press Conference for the National strategy to prevent violence and deal with minors’ offenses For the period 2025-2030. This strategy aspires to face the growing challenges facing young people in the digital and natural world, with particular emphasis on prevention and protection.
Mr. Papastergiou emphasized the crucial role of technology in shaping modern society and the challenges it implies for the safety and well -being of minors. “It is not enough to recognize the opportunities that technology offers. We need to be just as prepared to face the threats that fall, especially for our children, “he said.
Strategy includes a series of targeted actions and initiatives, with the main focus on enhancing the digital literacy of young people, promoting safe internet use and developing parental control tools. One of the central elements of the strategy is the Kids Walletan innovative application aimed at protecting minors online.
‘Kids Wallet: A complete tool for protecting minors online’
Kids Wallet, which was presented in detail during the press conference and will be implemented today, is an integrated tool that combines three basic functions: parental control, age confirmation and digital identity for minors.
* Parental Control: Kids Wallet allows parents to regulate applications and websites to which their children have access to, as well as the time they spend on them.
* Age confirmation: The application provides a safe and reliable method to confirm the age of minors on the internet, protecting them from inappropriate content and potential risks.
* Digital ID: Kids Wallet acts as a digital wallet in which the child can store their digital identity, facilitating access to services and applications that require age confirmation.
“With Kids Wallet, we give parents a powerful tool to protect their children on the internet, while enhancing their digital identity and helping them to develop their digital skills safely,” Papastergiou said before presenting the steps to use it by parents.
“The steps to take are:
1. Install: Download the Kids Wallet app on your child’s mobile phone from the App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Create an account: Create a parent and a child account by entering the necessary information.
3. Parental Control Setup: Set the applications and websites to which your children will access, as well as the time they can devote to them.
4. Age Confirmation: Confirm your child’s age through the application, using the necessary documents.
5. Digital ID: Create your child’s digital identity by storing the necessary information in Kids Wallet. “
Mr Papastergiou called on parents to use Kids Wallet wisely and not turn it into a espionage tool. “We must remember that our children have the right to privacy and autonomy. Our role as parents is to guide and protect them, not to control them completely. Talk to your child about the reasons why you set these restrictions and give him the opportunity to express his views. It should be made clear that Kids Wallet does not allow parents to read their children’s messages or monitor their movements online. It is a tool that allows them to put some restrictions and receive information about the use of the Internet. “
Minister pointed out that the National strategy to prevent violence and deal with minors’ offenses It is a dynamic plan that will evolve and adapt to the ever -changing needs of society. He called on all stakeholders – people, teachers, health professionals, civil society organizations and government bodies – to work together to successfully implement the strategy and create a safe and supportive environment for young people.
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