Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Dolan explains the laws around data protection and why we need them.
Continue readingData Protection and GDPR
Understanding why young people bully others online
Clinical psychologist Dr David Coleman discusses why some young people start to bully others online.
Continue readingOnline Harassment: What young people need to know
Cyberpsychology expert Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton discusses online harassment and cyberbullying.
Continue readingHow to talk to your teenager about online dating
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.
Seizing online opportunities as a young person
European Digital Girl of the Year Aoibheann Mangan talks about seizing the opportunities of the online world while practicing online safety.
Top Tip: Only talk online to people you know and make sure the privacy settings are activated on your devices.
Strengthening Digital Resilience
Childline.ie’s Siobhán Harvey and Sinéad McKee talk about digital resilience and what to do when things go wrong.
Top Tip: Support yourself by talking to other parents or friends who have gone through a similar situation.
The Importance of Online Empathy
Clinical psychologist Dr David Coleman explains the importance of teaching your children online empathy.
Top Tip: In the online world, children don’t get immediate feedback so you have to help them understand how their words can impact others.