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How a strong password protects from data breaches
Data breaches can happen to anyone but a strong password can help prevent it. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) ...
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What is doxxing? How to keep children safe
Doxxing is a scary problem that can put your child in danger. However, there are things you can to to ...
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Online Safety Bill: what parents and carers can expect
Carolyn Bunting, CEO at Internet Matters, give parents insights on how the UK Online Safety Bill will impact children online.
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Launch of online money management hub
The range of proposed measures hopes to encourage companies to take reasonable steps to keep their users safe.
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How to deactivate/delete old social media accounts
Steps on how to delete or deactivate some of the popular apps/ platforms.
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Google creates a hub to help you avoid Covid-19 online scams
As the country continues to rely on technology while in lockdown, the Government has launched a new resource to offer ...
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Cyber Aware Government campaign launches to help families stay secure online
As the country continues to rely on technology while in lockdown, the Government has launched a new resource to offer ...
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Keeping kids safe: What are phishing and ransomware?
As young people engage with the online space, they may fall victim to phishing and ransomware. To help prevent such ...
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What is the dark web? – Advice for parents
To help you understand the risks to children, we’ve pulled together a quick summary of what you need to know.
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What is Twitch? What parents need to know
What is Twitch and is it suitable for children? Learn about the platform and its safety features to support your ...
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What is encryption and how does it impact children’s online safety?
Find out what encryption is, what this means as a potential risk for child online safety, and the concerns raised ...
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Internet Matters response to Age Appropriate Design Code call for evidence
This Code will provide guidance on the privacy standards that the ICO will expect organisations to adopt.
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Protecting children from malware – resources and advice from the Industry Trust
The Industry Trust partnered with Into Film to create this educational video to support children
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How will GDPR affect you and your child?
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