Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Dolan explains how our personal data is used for advertising and profiling.
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Data Protection and Social Media platforms
Research and Policy officer Andrew Carroll explains the link between social media and data protection.
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Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Dolan explains the laws around data protection and why we need them.
Continue readingUnderstanding why young people bully others online
Clinical psychologist Dr David Coleman discusses why some young people start to bully others online.
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Cyberpsychology expert Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton discusses online harassment and cyberbullying.
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Cyberpsychology expert Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton discusses the best way to talk to your teen about online dating.
Top Tip: Young people need to be aware that the person they think they’re talking to might not be who they are in real life.
How to talk to your child about online pornography
Cyberpsychology expert Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton talks about how to broach the topic of online pornography.
Continue readingFinding meaningful and personal connection through social media platforms
Author Dr Ciarán Mc Mahon breaks down the meaning of ‘social capital’ and why we need it.
Top Tip: Ask your children why they follow certain people online.
The importance of being a good social media role model for your child
Author Dr Ciarán Mc Mahon discusses the concept of ‘context collapse’ – how things you post today can haunt you in years to come.
Top Tip: Set a good example for children through your social media accounts.
Webwise: Screen time – what parents need to know
Áine Lynch, CEO of the National Parents Council Primary offers advice on effectively managing screen time.
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