IV) Improving Media Literacy and Bridging the Digital Gap

No. Action Competent Authority Timetable Key Performance Indicator

147 Develop a draft amendment of the

Criminal Code that imposes penalties for the distribution of sexual images without consent, the production of sexual images without consent, and the distribution of sexual images synthesized by computer technology, with heavier sentences for those who steal sexual content without

reason. Ministry of Justice 2024 Complete the amendment to the Criminal Code.

148 Discuss amendments to the Sexual Assault

Crime Prevention Act to include victims of

Deepfake videos in the victim protection and assistance measures. Ministry of Health and Welfare 2024 Complete the amendment of the Sexual Assault Crime Prevention Act.

(IV) Improving Media Literacy and Bridging the Digital Gap 1. Planning a white paper on media literacy education in line with the digital age

It has been 20 years since the White Paper on Media Literacy Educational Policy was issued in October 2002. Considering the rapid development of science and technology and how the media ecosystem has completely changed with various forms of emerging digital communication competing against one another. However, open and immediate communication channels also led to the problem of “misinformation,” which can affect everyday life and even national security. Therefore, in order to effectively improve the public’s media literacy and help them

cultivate the ability to recognize and judge media information, and stay in line with international media literacy development trends, there needs to be a new white paper on media literacy education in the digital age that conforms to the current trend and has forward-looking vision to serve as a basis for future media literacy promotion.

2. Tablet computers for every student in rural schools to bridge the urban-rural digital resource gap

The “digital learning improvement plan for elementary and junior high schools” develops digital learning content through public-private cooperation and subsidizes counties and cities to purchase high-quality teaching materials; The plan also involves equipping tablet computers to every student in rural areas and to one class for every six classes at schools in non-rural areas so that teachers may borrow them for relevant classes as needed. In line with the international digital learning trends, the plan adheres to the principle of “digital priority for rural schools” and supplied devices for economically disadvantaged families or families with many children during the pandemic to reduce the educational gap between urban and rural areas and achieve the goal of fair education.

No. Action Competent Authority Timetable Key Performance Indicator

149 Referencing international trends and Taiwan’s conditions, plan a white paper on media literacy and education in line with current policies. Ministry of Education 2021-2024 Complete the White Paper on Media Literacy Education in the Digital Age.

150 Rich digital content and services. Ministry of Education 2022-2024 Used by 21 million people in three years.

No. Action Competent Authority Timetable Key Performance Indicator

151 Mobile devices and better internet Ministry of Education 2022-2024 1. Finish supplying every student in rural schools with a learning device.

2. In 2022, a total of 610 thousand devices have been purchased for teachers and students around Taiwan.

3. In three years, expand the wireless network equipment of 3,440 schools and 30,900 classes.