Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs

Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed)

1:30 pm

Dr. Mary Aiken:

It is not about contact. Kids could have old-school devices. If one takes what is called a dumbphone, which has no Wi-Fi, Internet or camera, that is many problems removed straight away, yet someone can still connect with the child by text or by calling him or her. There are practical solutions.