Tag: online safety
ShinyShiny snippets: Daughter of Online Safety laws MP addicted to social media
Claudia Collins, daughter of MP Damian Collins. Image: BBC The daughter of the minister drafting new online safety laws has admitted she is “addicted to social media” as she challenged tech giants to do more to protect teenagers from self-harm and suicide. Claudia Collins, 15, made her impassioned plea in…
5 Tips to Keep Kids Safe Online this Summer
With 7.7 million UK school children now starting their summer holidays, internet safety becomes an even more prevalent issue. According to a 2020-21 report by Ofcom, those aged 5-15 use internet-enabled devices for an average of 6 hours per day, highlighting just how much time the UK’s kids spend online. However, that same report details, shockingly,…
How to avoid romance scams this Valentine’s Day. 5 tips on how to protect yourself online
In 2018, Tinder saw a 10 percent increase in downloads on Valentine's Day, with people looking to find love or a new match online. However, with the yearly increase in people swiping through dating profiles, cybersecurity companies are warning that people must be wary of criminals looking to cash in on this and the streams of information…
