8 h. ago 'I worried for her physical safety but the online world put her most in danger'

Adele Zeynep Walton's sister, Aimee, was one of 88 alleged deaths caused by Canadian national poison parcels. In her new book Logging Off, Walton calls for greater online safety to protect others

Politics

53 h. ago New UK porn laws dubbed 'waste of time' as Brits 'figure out a way around them'

Brits have ridiculed the new rules which will see all adults sites forced to implement age assurance technology as part of the Online Safety Act was introduced in 2023

Politics

3 d. ago New UK porn laws start in weeks as adult star says 'don't watch my content'

The Online Safety Act was introduced in 2023, and new rules will see all adults sites forced to implement age assurance technology – but what does that mean for Brits?

Politics

6 d. ago Reality TV star Georgia Harrison ‘blown away’ at MBE for campaigning efforts

Harrison has advocated for online safety and the prevention of violence against women and girls.

Politics

9 d. ago UK media regulator investigates possible online safety breaches at 4chan

Ofcom looks into whether 4chan and file-sharing services failed to put measures to protect users from illegal contentBritain’s media regulator, Ofcom, on Tuesday launched nine investigations into the internet message board 4chan as well as several file-sharing services over possible breaches of online safety laws.Britain’s Online Safety Act, passed in 2023, sets tougher standards for platforms to tackle criminal activity, with an emphasis on child protection and illegal content. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago The misogyny of the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no

Graphic sexual content, bullying, abuse and threats of violence are rife in the metaverse - and the NSPCC says a huge proportion of online grooming offences take place on Meta-owned products. Is it too late to change course?Everybody knows that young women are not safe. They are not safe in the street, where 86% of those aged 18 to 24 have experienced sexual harassment. They are not safe at school, where 79% of young people told Ofsted that sexual assault was common in their friendship groups and almost a third of 16- to 18-year-old girls report experiencing “unwanted sexual touching”. They are not safe in swimming pools or parks, or at the beach. They are not even safe online, with the children’s safety charity the NSPCC reporting that social media sites are “failing to protect girls from harm at every stage”.This will come as no surprise to any woman who has ever used social media. But it is particularly relevant as Meta, the operator of some of the biggest soc...

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1 week ago Misogyny in the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no

Graphic sexual content, bullying, abuse and threats of violence are rife in the metaverse - and the NSPCC says a huge proportion of online grooming offences take place on Meta-owned products. Is it too late to change course?Everybody knows that young women are not safe. They are not safe in the street, where 86% of those aged 18 to 24 have experienced sexual harassment. They are not safe at school, where 79% of young people told Ofsted that sexual assault was common in their friendship groups and almost a third of 16- to 18-year-old girls report experiencing “unwanted sexual touching”. They are not safe in swimming pools or parks, or at the beach. They are not even safe online, with the children’s safety charity the NSPCC reporting that social media sites are “failing to protect girls from harm at every stage”.This will come as no surprise to any woman who has ever used social media. But it is particularly relevant as Meta, the operator of some of the biggest soc...

Politics

1 week ago Key reasons why online shoppers abandon their orders before checkout

A consumer survey found that 13 per cent of shoppers often buy multiple sizes of clothing or footwear online to find the best fit

Politics

1 week ago Children could be handed a social media 'curfew' under 'app cap' plan to increase online safety being considered by ministers

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle indicated he was considering an 'app cap' to restrict how much time youths spend on their phones.

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2 w. ago Child Safety Week: Why it’s crucial to teach kids online skills for safer surfing

National tutoring business, Tutor Doctor, provide their advice to parents on how to teach their kids online safety this Child Safety Week.

Events

3 w. ago UK officials could be banned from the US as Team Trump says online safety laws are blocking Americans' 'free speech'

The Trump administration has already made clear its unhappiness at the UK's tech laws as it seeks to help out billionaire-owned tech firms based in the US.

Politics

3 w. ago Stephen Graham says he is being stopped on the street to talk about Adolescence

The Netflix drama explores misogyny among teenage boys and has prompted a national conversation about online safety.

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3 w. ago Apple CEO Tim Cook called Greg Abbott to press him to stop the state’s proposed online child safety laws, report reveals

The tech boss had a cordial conversation with Greg Abbott last week, but made it clear that Apple was interested in stopping the bill, according to sources

Society