Urgent warning issued to parents who cover their children’s faces with emojis in photos
“This approach is more security theatre than actual security.” A warning has been issued to parents who cover their children’s faces with emojis in photos they post on social media. This growing trend has captivated celebrities and everyday families alike, even Meghan Markle and Orlando Bloom have taken this popular precaution to protect the identities […]
7 months ago
Five easy ways to keep your kids safe online
Whether you’re a household that allows unsupervised internet access, or you’re already on the ball with the latest safety features, you may find some new tricks in this advice. The experts at Proxyrack have shared their five top tips to help bolster online security for your little ones and teens. 1 – Keep track of […]
1 year ago
Parents urged to be vigilant to keep children safe online this Christmas
The Christmas holidays are fast approaching now, which means the kids will be off school for a few weeks and online. They’ll want to keep in touch with their friends online and over the phone across the break and so parents are being urged to be vigilant about their internet safety. Fine Gael’s Colm Markey […]
2 years ago
Survey reveals 25% of children experience cyberbullying
A new study has revealed that more than a quarter of primary school children and 40% of secondary school students have been subject to cyberbullying. The research carried out by online safety charity CyberSafeKids saw that just over half of primary school children and 39% of secondary school children told a parent or trusted adult […]
3 years ago
Parenting influencer accused of exploiting her toddler and attracting predators
We all have different views on social media – and especially when it comes to our young children and how much of their lives and pictures we are comfortable sharing with ‘the world.’ For instance, I have friends who have never once shared an image of their child online, even if their social media has […]
4 years ago
Over 4,500 parents demand tech companies to prioritise online safety for kids
Many feel that more protection is needed. Today, ParentsTogether released a new campaign that will target parents as the group seeks to rally support for social media companies to implement much-needed reforms to their products in order to protect children online. Additionally a letter signed by more than 4,500 parents will be sent to tech […]
4 years ago