According to a representative of the Department of Cyber ​​Security, digital technology businesses need to proactively review and eliminate risks from algorithms and digital product designs, for the safety of children.

At the launching ceremony of the Teen Safety School Tour 2026 program on the morning of October 19 at Nam Tu Liem Secondary School, Hanoi, Colonel Ha Van Bac, Deputy Director of Cyber ​​Security, Ministry of Public Security raised the issue of building a "Responsibility Ecosystem" in ensuring children's digital safety.

According to Mr. Bac, this ecosystem is a combination of four pillars, including: family, school, authorities, and businesses making digital products. In it, the family listens and accompanies; foundation education school; Authorities provide guidance and legal protection. "Technology businesses proactively review and eliminate risks from the algorithm roots and designs of digital products," Mr. Bac said.

Colonel Ha Van Bac also acknowledged that children knowing how to use technology does not mean having the skills to identify risks and protect themselves. Therefore, it is not possible to protect children by preventing them from participating in cyberspace, but it is necessary to equip them with legal knowledge, risk identification skills and self-control.

He also suggested shifting the focus from warning communication to practicing practical skills, appropriate for each age. Educational content needs to be updated according to new technology trends, helping students identify violations, protect themselves and their friends, and seek timely support.

Another requirement is to make digital safety education a regular activity in schools, instead of just organizing single extracurricular events. According to Colonel Bac, it is necessary to promote the role of students, encouraging each child to become a "digital ambassador", spreading civilized and healthy online culture to friends.

For students, he recommends three principles when participating in the online environment: verify before believing, be alert when sharing and seek support when feeling unsafe.

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Thi Nga, Deputy Director of the Department of Mothers and Children, Ministry of Health, assessed the coordination between management agencies, schools, families and related units as having practical significance in protecting children's rights, contributing to building a safe and healthy digital environment. She recommends that students proactively speak up when they are at risk or feel unsafe online, seek help from teachers, parents or call the National Child Protection Hotline 111.

Representative of TikTok Vietnam, the digital platform participating in the program, Mr. Nguyen Lam Thanh said that in addition to tools and protection features for teenagers, equipping skills, enhancing family companionship and listening to children's voices are important factors to build a safe, age-appropriate digital environment.

Teen Safety School Tour 2026 is organized by the National Cyber ​​Security Association (NCA), TikTok Vietnam and MSD United Way Vietnam. The program will be implemented at 10 schools in Hanoi, Lao Cai, Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Tri and Da Nang during the October-December period, expected to reach about 9,000 students and teachers.

The program content focuses on three pillars: digital safety, digital health and "Teens Speak". Students are taught to identify fraud, identity fraud, cyberbullying, cyberbullying, privacy invasion, and fake content using AI.

Liu Quy