In order to discuss the safety measures on the social networking site Facebook, its executives will be meeting the head of a British child protection agency in Washington.
The matter became very urgent when a teenager was killed by a man she met online, stated Ceop's Director Jim Gamble. However, Facebook team has also taken the matter seriously and has welcomed the meeting.
Fcaebook shared that it would develop its existing system and would not install a "panic button" on its main pages for users to report alleged pedophiles.
Mr. Gamble stated that he was unable to comprehend the reason behind the company’s not agreeing to adopt the button on every page as would help save some children.
He said, “If you're going to operate a business that encourages people to frequent your public place so that you can advertise to them, then let's look after them while they're there”.
The agency had got 252 complaints about Facebook, during the first three months of the year, according to Mr. Gamble. People have posted complaints via e-mails and using other means too, as they could not do so through Facebook.
Other websites, including Bebo is already making use of “panic button”. If that button is clicked it takes the user to a site that gives details about how to handle viruses, cyberbullying, hacking, distressing material and unsuitable sexual behavior.












