Name: The conversation we're not having about digital child abuse
Uploaded: 2017-04-05T14:57:47Z
Duration: 13 min 36 s
Description: We need to talk to kids about the risks they face online, says information security expert Sebastián Bortnik. In this talk, Bortnik discusses the issue of "grooming" -- the sexual predation of children by adults on the internet -- and outlines the conversations we need to start having about technology to keep our kids safe. (In Spanish with English subtitles)

Sebastián Bortnik: The conversation we're not having about digital child abuse

The conversation we're not having about digital child abuse

We need to talk to kids about the risks they face online, says information security expert Sebastián Bortnik. In this talk, Bortnik discusses the issue of "grooming" -- the sexual predation of children by adults on the internet -- and outlines the conversations we need to start having about technology to keep our kids safe. (In Spanish with English subtitles)

Online grooming is a growing threat, with predators using fake profiles to manipulate and exploit children—sometimes with tragic consequences. One disturbing case involved a man posing as a young girl on Facebook, tricking hundreds of kids and leading to abuse. Many adults mistakenly believe digital risks are less real than physical ones, or that kids can navigate them alone. Closing this gap requires open conversations and active guidance, not just technical know-how.