Security and Privacy
As parents and carers, keeping our children safe – both offline and online – is crucial.
However, with rapidly changing technology and increasingly sophisticated methods of cyber crime becoming more prevalent, staying updated on online security measures is everyone’s responsibility.
Here we share helpful tips from experts on how to keep you and your family safe online.
Topics include Improving Online Security, Sharenting, Catfishing and Data Protection.
In our expert videos, Assistant Data Commissioner Jennifer Dolan and Research and Policy officer Andrew Carroll from the Data Protection Commission Ireland offer their advice on how best to protect your child’s data and what you need to know about the age of digital consent.
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The truth about “Sharenting”
Helpful Articles
Data protection and the age of digital consent
The age of digital consent is the minimum age a user must be before an internet company can collect, process and store their data
Remote Learning: 4 ways to protect your child’s privacy during online education
Remote learning is a new way of schooling for many families. Here are a few ways to protect your child’s privacy during online education
Got a new device? Here’s what you need to do to protect it
While parents/carers might worry about giving a child a new device, there are ways to protect it to increase their online safety.
The Do’s and Don’ts of posting pictures of your children online
There are some potential harms associated with sharenting. Here are the Dos and Don’ts to consider before posting photos of children online.
Phishing: What to look out for and how to avoid getting scammed
‘Phishing’ is the term used to describe fraudulent attempts to gain access to your personal information like your bank details or passwords
How well do you know your WhatsApp account?
WhatsApp is the world’s most popular instant messaging app. Here are the features that are crucial in ensuring your child’s safety online
What kids need to know about Passwords and Screen Names
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
Support Services
If you or your child ever need advice on anything regarding online safety or abuse, there are helplines and supports available.