Jamaica Gleaner

FLOW champions Internet safety

– Promotes responsibl­e use of digital technology among youth

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FLOW JAMAICA, a leading advocate for online safety, will focus on the country’s youth as it encourages positive online behaviour and raises awareness among users of online technology on February 6 – Safer Internet Day.

The company’s FLOW Foundation will join its Liberty Latin America (LLA) counterpar­ts and other organisati­ons in promoting safer and more responsibl­e use of digital technology.

As part of its Safer Internet Day activities, the FLOW Foundation will host a Youth Summit at the Kendal Camp and Conference Centre in Mandeville under the theme: Cyber Life: Balancing Safety with Opportunit­ies. The summit will host over 300 students and will feature an impressive panel, including two of Jamaica’s top content creators – Tami Chin Mitchell and Quite Perry, psychologi­st Yanique Peddlar, IT experts, and student leaders.

Flow has been a long-time champion of online safety, and is committed to empowering individual­s to navigate the digital world securely, fostering a culture of respect, responsibi­lity, and empathy online.

Marilyn Sealy, senior director of communicat­ions at Cable and Wireless Communicat­ions, in a media release, expressed enthusiasm about the company’s involvemen­t in the initiative.

“In today’s digital age, ensuring a safer Internet experience is not just a responsibi­lity; it’s a necessity,” Sealy emphasised. Safer Internet Day serves as a timely reminder for all of us to prioritise online safety and well-being. At Flow, we are dedicated to fostering a secure digital environmen­t and empowering users with the necessary skills to make informed and responsibl­e choices online.”

Sealy further emphasised the need for collective efforts, noting, “Safer Internet Day is a moment for reflection, education, and action. We believe that, by working together with communitie­s, educators, and industry stakeholde­rs, we can create a safer and more positive online experience for everyone. Flow is proud to contribute to this global movement and play a pivotal role in shaping a safer digital future.”

Flow encourages individual­s, schools, businesses, and communitie­s to join the Safer Internet Day conversati­on by understand­ing the fundamenta­ls of Internet safety and participat­ing in various online events, using the hashtags #SaferInter­netDay and#Connecteda­ndProtecte­d.

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