An internet policy must protect children following the increase of internet use in Papua New Guinea.
NICTA chief executive officer Charles Punaha says formulating an internet policy and internet filtering systems will address the issue of pornography, human trafficking, money laundering and other issues of crime related to the use of internet.
Punaha challenged participants at the combined stakeholders workshop on Internet Filtering System currently underway in Port Moresby.
He said the youth population in PNG has embraced and blended into the advanced technology and are rapidly using the internet without restrictions; they’re accessing unwanted information through the internet.
"Though the internet provides opportunities to acquire new skills and knowledge, there is currently no control over internet use.
"People have abused their right to information, as seen from the recent stop work protest by civil society groups through social media," Punaha said.
He said a proper internet filtering system can pave the way for improvement in young people's lives either socially, morally or economically.