Cyberbullying
Is it possible that the internet is being taken back by a silent majority who is finally making its voice heard, expressing its dismay about internet safety and the shocking content found on some platforms.
Following some menacing threats from the British Government, Health Secretary Matt Hancock pressured Facebook into announcing that Instagram would intervene and take down self-harm content.
Is this the start of something big or simply a cynical defense move?
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Before we dive into our safety guidelines – we’ll briefly explain what SnapChat is and how it works. Don’t worry most parents haven’t the faintest idea what or how it works.
Social Media and the amount of time we spend online has a greater affect on our lives and mental health than we, as adults, can often comprehend.
Our children have an even less understanding of the impact social media, online bullying and instant gratification has on their day to day lives and overall happiness.
London's Fraud Squad are warning Parents to be vigilant in regards to Battle Royale from Fortnite. The most successful online game ever. Kids are buying fake V Bucks currency using parents private details and innocently providing banking details. Parents are being warned tha children are being induced onto criminal sites from YouTube and Facebook.
It’s all about building a real digital presence, an online reputation that embraces the best practices of internet safety - building an online presence that lets you take advantage of the internet and not let the internet take advantage of you. It’s just like life, it requires discipline to build it properly and yet you can still have great fun.
It’s no longer a request, France is officially banning the use of phones in schools for children aged 6 – 15 from September 2018.
Presidents Macron and especially his wife Brigitte, a former teacher herself are particularly eager to see this law enforced.
The proposed ban was a key part of his presidential campaign. So there’s a good chance it will receive international support when it comes into full force.
Just announced from Facebook who own Instagram and Whatsapp a new age limit of 16 for European Whatsapp users.
Cyber bullying has been in the spotlight over the last decade due to individuals abusing the right to express themselves while affecting others in the process. The Sarahah app has given such individuals a platform in which they can target others by sending any type of message they wish without exposing their identity.
As part of BeSecure Online's support for Safer Internet Day on February 7th we're inviting young people to test their online safety knowledge with the Safer Internet Day Quiz!
Last Friday, we began e-mailing schools in Britain and Ireland, about our new E-Book for Parents, Teachers and Schools. The topic is the ever-important need for more internet security, e-safety awareness and the value of online reputation.
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