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From your perspective and taking into account the new platforms for distributing information and con- tent, such as social networks and the widespread access to them... What recommendations would you make to FCC employees who have children or teenage relatives about their use of social networks? When using social networks or ma- king use of technology in general, one of the main points we all need to be aware of is that such actions can have negative consequences, not only for us, but they can also affect the rights of others. For this reason, it is advisable to have a talk with the adolescent about the use he/she should make of social ne- tworks and the use of technology in general, trying to delve into: ■ Their real understanding of the consequences of what is done and/or said on social networks (e.g., providing too much informa- tion may allow them to be located and lead to the conclusion that the house is empty). ■ It is important for them to be awa- re that often, without intending to cause any harm, actions can be taken that can have serious harm- ful consequences for others. ■ The importance of not posting photos, videos or information of people they do not know (or about whom we do not have their con- sent to do so) or, in relation to certain situations, which could be compromising and which could lead, in the present or in the futu- re, to ridicule, extortion or undesi- rable situations. ■ The existence of a digital footprint that these actions leave, since everything that is posted on the networks leaves a digital trace that lasts over time (e.g., suggest that, before uploading informa- tion, videos or photos, they should ask themselves whether they will like to see it when they are adults). ■ For younger children, the need to reduce the time spent using tech- nology in general, establishing a maximum weekly time limit and a series of specific rules that are easy for them to understand (sites that they can and cannot access, content, timetables, placing the computer in a visible place). It is also advisable to make use of free materials or courses given by ex- pert authorities in the field (AEPD, INCIBE, etc.) in which they teach children how to use technology properly in a fun way (e.g. the INCIBE blog “ Safe Internet for kids”). ■ Discuss situations that may be suspicious from an adult’s point of view, so that children can identify them and alert their parents/guar- dians as soon as possible. It is essential to be alert to any sig- nificant change in the adolescent’s behaviour and, above all, to make them understand that it is vitally im- portant that they report immediately if they are the victim of a publication with sexual content or showing acts of aggression, without their consent, as there are tools to stop their disse- mination as a matter of urgency. What can be done if images or videos of you are disseminated? Individuals in this situation should contact the Internet service provi- der concerned - for example, Face- book - and request, in writing, the immediate removal of images that are being disseminated without their consent. In the event that, despite the above request, the material has not been removed, the affected persons may file a complaint at the electronic headquarters of the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD), always including the documentation that allows them to prove that they have requested prior removal from the online service provider. What if it involves images, videos or information with sensitive content? It is important for society to know that, in order to provide a rapid and urgent response to these types of situations related to the publication of images, videos or information of sensitive content without the consent of the persons affected (especially related to victims of gender violence, persons with disabilities or minors), and sadly increasingly common, the AEPD has created a specific chan - nel called the Priority Channel, w hich can be used, either by the owner of the images or by any other person, in order to request their urgent remo- val from the network, in addition to reporting them to the State Security Forces and Corps. In this sense, and as mentioned abo- ve, it is highly recommended that both the adolescent and his/her pa- rents are aware of the existence of these tools in case they have to use them one day. P E O P L E 35 P E O P L E