Australia's cyber security boss reveals how she keeps her three kids safe online
5 years, 6 months ago

Australia's cyber security boss reveals how she keeps her three kids safe online

Daily Mail  

After working for the likes of the US Congress, Microsoft, Twitter and Adobe, Julie Inman Grant now heads up eSafety Child safety online is one of the biggest worries for parents - with many wondering what is the best approach for their kids. After working for the likes of the US Congress, Microsoft, Twitter and Adobe, Julie now heads up eSafety - an organisation established by the Australian government to help keep kids safe online. The Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service shared how to keep kids safe online, including good communication The Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service have also shared the 10 things every parent should do when trying to keep their kids safe online. 'Always monitor your child's time online, particularly younger children,' the report said. 'You can also try making some days "screen free" in your home to encourage everyone to pursue other more active and/or less technology-driven ways to entertain themselves,' Children's Health Hospital Service said.

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Australia’s social media ban won’t protect kids – it’ll put them more at risk
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Australia’s social media ban won’t protect kids – it’ll put them more at risk

The Independent  

It’s hard to know what to gift teenagers at Christmas. Beyond the ongoing debate over TikTok’s future in the US, Australia has recently made the decision to ban children under 16 from social media – a policy which the government will enforce via untested age verification technology. The AV technology to be used on social media platforms in Australia is …

Parents urged to be vigilant about children’s online safety over Christmas
1 month ago

Parents urged to be vigilant about children’s online safety over Christmas

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Parents have been urged to remain vigilant about their children’s online safety over …

5 Tips to keep your child safe online: E-Safety guide for parents
1 month, 1 week ago

5 Tips to keep your child safe online: E-Safety guide for parents

India TV News  

As children spend increasing amounts of time online, parents face a growing challenge: ensuring their kids are safe in the vast and unfiltered virtual world. Screen time is a growing concern for parents Unchecked screen time could lead to mental and physical issues, like: Sleep disturbances Reduced physical activity Strain on eyes The Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommends: No screen …

New, strengthened Online Safety Act needed to protect children, charity says
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New, strengthened Online Safety Act needed to protect children, charity says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Almost seven years after Molly’s death, we urgently need ministers …

Seven in 10 children exposed to harmful content online – research
4 months ago

Seven in 10 children exposed to harmful content online – research

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Other harmful online experiences reported by children in this age group include coming across hate …

What to know about the Kids Online Safety Act that just passed the Senate
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know about the Kids Online Safety Act that just passed the Senate

Associated Press  

The last time Congress passed a law to protect children on the internet was in 1998 — before Facebook, before the iPhone and long before today’s oldest teenagers were born. KOSA would create a “duty of care” — a legal term that requires companies to take reasonable steps to prevent harm — for online platforms minors will likely use. Even …

Campaign to protect children online
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Campaign to protect children online

China Daily  

Campaign to protect children online China's top internet regulator has launched a two-month campaign to protect children online during the summer vacation, targeting e-commerce predators and inappropriate content. The crackdown follows a controversy last year that occurred when China Central Television exposed e-commerce platforms selling nude scale model toys to children age 7 to 14. A report on juvenile internet …

Online safety rules don’t go far enough, bereaved parents say
8 months ago

Online safety rules don’t go far enough, bereaved parents say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The intervention from the parents of 11 children, whose …

Quarter of children under seven own smartphones
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Quarter of children under seven own smartphones

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In its annual study of children’s relationship with the media and online worlds, Ofcom said the number …

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids
11 months ago

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

Associated Press  

Social media CEOs got grilled by Senate lawmakers this week in an emotional and often heated hearing about the dangers their platforms pose to children — sexual predators, videos encouraging suicide and glorifying eating disorders, bullying and addictive features, just to name a few. To comply, social media companies have generally banned kids under 13 from signing up for their …

How to protect your children from inappropriate websites? Guide
1 year ago

How to protect your children from inappropriate websites? Guide

India TV News  

We are all around the smart devices like smartphones, smart TVs, smartwatches and more are part of our everyday life. These days, children are drawn towards gadgets, which makes it very important for parents to safeguard kids from any inappropriate online content, which has been floating all across the internet. Regular and open communication with the kids Parents must foster …

How to parent your kids online
1 year, 3 months ago

How to parent your kids online

Live Mint  

In recent years, the introduction of virtual classes, increasing number of online, research-based assignments, and emergence of online communities have made it virtually impossible to keep children away from the internet and connected devices. Android: Use Google Family Link to track and control the screen time and online activity of your child’s smartphone. Third-party apps Besides the first-party digital control …

Talking to your kids is key in this online world
1 year, 6 months ago

Talking to your kids is key in this online world

Hindustan Times  

The relationship with social media is one of the top five issues parents bring into conversations, in the clinic and with each other, and across socio-economic platforms. The ideal and most effective form of gatekeeping is to collaborate with other parents in your child’s social group and delay the introduction or access to social media platforms. “Wait until 8th” is …

Safer Internet Day 2023: Things Every Parent Can Do To Keep Their Child Safe Online
1 year, 11 months ago

Safer Internet Day 2023: Things Every Parent Can Do To Keep Their Child Safe Online

News 18  

SAFER INTERNET DAY 2023: Safer Internet Day is celebrated on the second day of the second week of February annually. Safer Internet Day aims to raise awareness regarding emerging online concerns. Here are a few ways you can keep your child safe online: Open communicationIt is crucial to start a conversation with children about their online interactions. Set ground rulesEstablish …

‘FOMO’: Diving Deep Into What Troubles Adolescents in the Age of Internet, Social Media
2 years, 1 month ago

‘FOMO’: Diving Deep Into What Troubles Adolescents in the Age of Internet, Social Media

News 18  

It’s FOMO that has taken over adolescent minds today, which is forcing them to submit to peer pressure and consume alcohol, drugs as well as experiment with sexuality, experts said. From the language they speak to online material they read and material found in their possession like cash, drugs, and alcohol, children have been found to abuse their freedom, said …

How parents can help protect children from online ‘catfishing’ and other digital dangers
2 years, 1 month ago

How parents can help protect children from online ‘catfishing’ and other digital dangers

LA Times  

Police say a law enforcement officer from Virginia catfished a teenage girl online, came to her suburban Riverside neighborhood and killed three of her family members before leaving with her in his vehicle. “We need to be talking to our kids about safety and making safe and smart decisions online,” said Callahan Walsh, a child advocate with the National Center …

Parenting Tips: Here’s How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
2 years, 3 months ago

Parenting Tips: Here’s How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online

News 18  

Children spend a lot of time on the internet for various activities including their studies. Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic two years ago, with almost everything moving online, the dependence of children on the internet has increased. As the kids are spending more time online it’s important for parents to keep a watch on them and monitor their …

Tools parents should know about to keep kids safe online
2 years, 3 months ago

Tools parents should know about to keep kids safe online

Hindustan Times  

Parents go to great lengths to protect their children. It's crucial for parents to be aware of their child's online activities and use certain tools and options to make sure their child has a safer online experience. Tools parents should know about to keep kids safe online In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Mansi Zaveri, Parenting Expert and Founder and …

Millions of parents leaving children online unsupervised, poll suggests
2 years, 4 months ago

Millions of parents leaving children online unsupervised, poll suggests

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We understand children also face social pressure to connect with …

The rising importance of parental control solutions and their security concerns
2 years, 5 months ago

The rising importance of parental control solutions and their security concerns

The Hindu  

How parental controls can protect children’s privacy online? Alphabet Family Link allows parents to set up a supervised account for their children by laying out digital ground rules for their child’s account, like restricting content, approving app downloads and purchases, setting screen time and more as their children learn, play and explore online. The app also allows to block or …

Should digital wellness be part of the school curriculum?
3 years, 4 months ago

Should digital wellness be part of the school curriculum?

Live Mint  

As the covid-19 pandemic forced schools in urban India to pivot to virtual classes, one found children spending an inordinate amount of time online. In fact, according to a new study by McAfee Corp—which focuses on personal security for consumers—89 per cent Indians believe that schools should educate children on online safety, with 62 per cent of the respondents wishing …

89% Indians believe schools should educate children on online safety, says survey: Quick tips
3 years, 4 months ago

89% Indians believe schools should educate children on online safety, says survey: Quick tips

India Today  

The way we learn has changed dramatically over the past year as the pandemic outbreak forced many schools and educational institutions to find alternatives to physical classrooms. Quick tips to keep children safe online Here are some tips and to-dos to stay safe: Don’t go overboard with sharing - Maximise privacy settings on all social profiles and engage in safe …

How to ensure safe online experiences for kids?
3 years, 5 months ago

How to ensure safe online experiences for kids?

Live Mint  

Did you know that more than a third of young people in 30 countries report being cyberbullied, with 1 in 5 skipping school because of it. But with these opportunities come serious risks," mentions a September 2020-article, titled 'Protecting Children Online', by the United Nations Children's Fund, or UNICEF. It goes on to state that cyberbullying and other forms of …

The struggle to protect my children online
3 years, 7 months ago

The struggle to protect my children online

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When exploring YouTube or flicking through …

Parents concerned about online safety of children amid COVID-19 : Google report
3 years, 11 months ago

Parents concerned about online safety of children amid COVID-19 : Google report

India TV News  

A large number of parents are concerned about the online safety of their children amid significant rise in digital influence amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by Google. The research found that parents with children attending school online were more concerned about online safety than ones whose children attended school in-person, it noted. More than a third parents …

How can parents keep young people safe online during the pandemic?
3 years, 11 months ago

How can parents keep young people safe online during the pandemic?

Live Mint  

Over the last 12 months most of us have spent more time online than ever before. While we are fortunate to live in a time where a global pandemic means minimal interruption to education, Safer Internet Day is an opportunity to reflect on what we can do to create a better online world for young people. As a mum, I …

Cybersecurity: How to make online experiences safe and secure for children
4 years, 7 months ago

Cybersecurity: How to make online experiences safe and secure for children

India Today  

Digital technology has proliferated in all realms of our lives in the 21st century. While IT companies and social media platforms do make efforts to filter out undesirable content to offer safe experiences to their users and protect their own brand and reputation, cyber criminals, pirates and buccaneers try to stay ahead of the game by devising and employing advanced …

More than a third of children find it easier to be themselves online, study suggests
4 years, 10 months ago

More than a third of children find it easier to be themselves online, study suggests

The Independent  

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METHODS FOR PARENTS TO KEEP THEIR CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE
5 years, 6 months ago

METHODS FOR PARENTS TO KEEP THEIR CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE

Daily Mail  

Children as young as two are using social media, research from charity Barnardo’s has suggested. Internet companies are being pushed to do more to combat harmful content online but parents can also take steps to alter how their children use the web. Its website features a number of tips on how to start a conversation with children about using social …

Vulnerable children at risk of becoming 'lost in digital space', report warns
5 years, 10 months ago

Vulnerable children at risk of becoming 'lost in digital space', report warns

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vulnerable children face becoming “lost in digital space” because they …

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