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Learning that your child has been a victim of online harassment can be deeply distressing. Here are a few steps you can take if it happens.
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The age of digital consent is the minimum age a user must be before an internet company can collect, process and store their data
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While parents/carers might worry about giving a child a new device, there are ways to protect it to increase their online safety.
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There are some potential harms associated with sharenting. Here are the Dos and Don’ts to consider before posting photos of children online.
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‘Phishing’ is the term used to describe fraudulent attempts to gain access to your personal information like your bank details or passwords
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WhatsApp is the world’s most popular instant messaging app. Here are the features that are crucial in ensuring your child’s safety online
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Once your child goes online, they need a screen name and password. Here are a few tips to make sure both are as secure as they can be
Continue readingOnline social media terms and acronyms every parent needs to know
Your child’s digital communication might feel like a different language to you so here are some modern online terms to keep you in the loop!
Continue readingA picture paints a thousand words….but it isn’t always the truth
A picture may paint a thousand words but in an age of increasingly sophisticated technology, it doesn’t always tell the truth.
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