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Over 1 in 10 young people have ‘gone live’
Our new youth research finds Facebook Live, Instagram Live and YouTube Live are the most popular livestreaming services among 8-17…
What is it like being a Childnet Digital Leader?
We hear from three Childnet Digital Leaders as they look back at their time as part of the programme, giving an…
Guardian Saints announce winner of their Safer Internet Day Competition
Skye, one of Family Fostercare West Midlands’ foster children, won the competition by creating the idea for an app to…
Government to strengthen UK data protection law
New measures will give people greater control over their personal data, while the Government’s announcement about the age of consent…
Childnet Digital Leaders share their achievements
We hear from two Childnet Digital Leaders, Ciara and Christian, who share their achievements and how they engaged others in…
Tech savvy vs tech safe: Sexual abuse in football and how we’re part of the change
UK Safer Internet Centre expert and coordinator of Game On workshops Andy Wood talks about child sexual abuse in football…
Safer Internet Day 2018 Theme Announced!
Safer Internet Day 2018 will be celebrated globally on Tuesday 6th February 2018 with the new slogan
The biggest problem on the internet – according to young men
A new survey out today from the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) reveals what young men consider to be the greatest…
Online Safety…and all that jazz!
As the dust settles on another school year, we reflect on what it is that makes Online Safety Live so…
Mandatory age verification to view online pornography
Yesterday the Digital Minister Matt Hancock signed the commencement order for the Digital Economy Act 2017 which achieved Royal Assent…
New Online Safety Guides for professionals working with children
New tailored online safety guides for professionals working with children, including social workers, healthcare professionals, residential care settings and governors/trustees.