Tag: nspcc
Top 4 ways parents can keep children safe on social media
Children as young as two are using social media, research from charity Barnardo’s has suggested. See story here. Internet companies are being pushed to do more to combat harmful content online but parents can also take steps to monitor how their children use the web. Here are some suggestions of how parents can help keep…
NSPCC warning over anonymous Snapchat app Yolo
A children’s charity has issued a warning about apps that allow users to be anonymous after the rapid rise of questions app Yolo. The NSPCC has warned such apps can be easily misused to send abusive messages to others or by those looking to exploit young people. Yolo – an acronym for you only live…
Facebook may switch off ‘Like’ function for British children under safety plans
Facebook and other social media companies may have to turn off the “like” function for British children under proposed guidelines to ensure their safety online. Techniques that “nudge” users to follow the tech firms’ desired outcome should not be used to keep under 18s online longer, according to the planned code touted as the first…
Government unveils ‘world’s first’ internet safety laws
The Government will introduce “world first” internet safety laws designed to make the UK the safest place in the world to be online, new proposals published today (8th April 2019) claim. A white paper on online harms, published jointly by the Departments for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Home Office, proposes strict…
How can parents help keep children safe online? Top 4 tips for internet safety
The safety of children on the internet has been called into question in recent weeks following a number of incidents that have raised concerns about the amount of harmful content online. Internet companies are being pushed to do more to combat this but parents – even those with limited knowledge of social media – can also…
Social media companies should face fines for duty of care failures, says NSPCC
Social media companies that breach “duty of care” laws designed to keep children safe online could face criminal investigation and unlimited fines, under proposals due to be outlined by the NSPCC. Firms that do not introduce measures to protect children from harm such as sexual abuse, bullying and self-harm could be prosecuted for a breach of…
‘Digital delay’ leaves children at online risk – NSPCC and O2 to offer helpline for parents
Parents are leaving it too late to tackle the issue of online safety with their children which could be putting them at risk of danger. That's the main finding of a new YouGov survey commissioned by mobile phone provider O2 and the NSPCC. YouGov, which interviewed more than 2000 parents and children aged between the…
Give the gift of music and do your bit for charity with Fairshare Music giftcards
Got a music-loving philanthropist on your Christmas gift list? Then why not pop a Fairshare Music giftcard in their stocking? For every track you buy through Fairshare Music, half the profits go to a charity of your choosing from…
Clever new anti-bullying Android app – Block'em
Sadly cyber bullying is a very common thing with way too many youngsters making hurtful calls and sending offensive text messages. If you do know of someone who is being bullied point them in the direction of a new app…
NSPCC to inhabit Habbo Hotel to spread anti-bullying message
Whilst it's more fashionable for companies and charities to get in on Second Life, there are other virtual worlds that are getting a presence from large organisations. The UKs leading children's charity, the NSPCC, is to set up a temporary…
