Safer Internet Day is all about raising awareness about a safer and better internet for all, and especially for children and young people.
Tag: safety
The privacy perils of the Metaverse
A recently released report from New York University claims that the Metaverse, an all-in-one virtual online space, poses a potentially major…
Baby monitor safety: What you need to know
Do you have an impending new arrival in your family of the small and very noisy variety? If so, you’re probably…
Child safety app riddled with vulnerabilities: Update now!
An app designed to restrict screen time and add a “kids’ mode” for children on smart devices has been found to…
YouTube under fire for allegedly gathering children’s data
The UK’s children’s code, introduced three years ago by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), is all about ensuring that companies make…
Epic Games introduces safer accounts for kids
Epic have made some alterations to how accounts for kids work, with multiple features disabled for what are now known as…
TikTok faces $28m fine for failing to protect children’s privacy
TikTok is no stranger to controversy where data usage is concerned. Back in 2021, the social media dance extravaganza platform agreed to pay…
5 things to teach your kids about social media
With children now back at school, it’s time to think about social media, and their use of it. Are they already…
Controversial Kids’ Code aims to keep children safe online
California has passed a bill designed to make the internet a safer place for children. The bill, commonly referred to as…
AirTag stalking: What is it, and how can I avoid it?
More voices are being raised against the use of everyday technology repurposed to attack and stalk people. Most recently, it’s reported…