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TikTok Videos Targeting Teachers – Support from Professionals Online Safety Helpline
The recent viral trend of targeting teachers on social media platforms is causing a great deal of concern throughout the…
Report Harmful Content releases reporting button for organisations to use on their websites
Report Harmful Content (A service run by the UK Safer Internet Centre) is pleased to introduce a new, innovative and…
TikTok Expand Family Pairing Feature with Educational Resources for Parents
Internet Matters have worked with TikTok, as well as young people, to include new educational resources for parents in the…
Introducing GOSH – A Resource for University Students
The UK Safer Internet Centre helplines along with the Revenge Porn Helpline have launched a new resource focusing on ‘Good…
Book for online safety training
We offer a range of training options for professionals who work with children and young people. Find out how training…
The Children’s Code – What is it and how will it help protect children online?
The Information Commissioners Office has officially launched the Children’s Code to ensure that tech companies are doing everything they can…
Responding to Digital Ghost Stories – A Guide for Professionals
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline has produced a brand new video giving valuable information about what to do when responding…
Discord Security Settings – A Guide for Parents and Carers
This blog explores Discord, a chat app used by gamers and has been gaining more popularity recently.
Help – someone else has posted a photo of my child on social media
This blog from UKSIC partner Childnet looks at ways you can start a conversation with those who have posted a picture…
Instagram Makes New Under 16 Profiles Private by Default
Instagram have introduced changes to how young people’s social media accounts can be managed. These features have been introduced to…
Monitoring Apps – A Guide for Parents
In this blog we look at what monitoring apps can offer to families, along with some considerations around using apps…
Reporting Racism Online
Following the Euro 2020 Final on Sunday 11th July, the internet saw a huge range of support and celebration for…