News, 7.12.2020

Digital dilemma – Expert panel on what do we really know about internet addiction and other threats to children?

On Wednesday the 16th of December we will be discussing rights of the child and the possible harms digital devices and services might bring.

When it comes to digital tools, can we talk about addiction? What kind of research has actually been done on the harmful effects of social media and gaming? In a digital world where international tech companies aim to have us spend as much time as possible on their platforms, how do we guarantee that children’s rights and the welfare of families is taken into consideration?

The lives of Finnish families have been revolutionised in a few decades due to an increase in the usage of digital tools. Research and management are delayed in offering information and solutions to this revolution. Individual families have a variety of new questions related to wellness and safety – but there are solutions that tech companies, families and individuals can take today.

These issues will be delved into during an online panel discussion organised on Wednesday 16th of December at 10.00-11.30 am.

In the panel discussion we will hear from:

  • Christine Grahn, Public Policy Manager, Facebook
  • Kaarlo Simojoki, CEO and Medical Director, A-clinic Ltd
  • Suvi Uski, CEO, Someturva
  • Mirja Hämäläinen, digital wellbeing expert, Save the Children Finland

The panel will be hosted by editor Aino-Mari Tuuri.

The event is organized in co-operation with Save the Children Finland and the Finnish Internet Forum (FIF) It can be followed at FIF website (Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)(the link cannot be accessed until on the date of the event). Viewers have the opportunity to participate in the discussion by sending questions to the broadcast studio. A video recording of the event will be uploaded to the Foreign Ministry’s YouTube channel(Link to another website.) after the event.

There is no need to register separately for the event. The participation link will be send closer to the event.

A warm welcome to the discussion!