THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE LAST YEAR
Below is a selection of latest news items that could affect children's safety online.
THE MORE YOU KNOW - THE BETTER
Click on each one below to read our advice
Disappearing messages on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp have introduced disappearing messages. The most recent selection only controls new messages in the chat. When you enable Disappearing Messages, you can set messages to disappear 24 hours, 7 days, or 90 days after the time they are sent. This new feature has been created to make the app safer. However, this is questionable given how it might be used. Also the lack of evidence that could be saved if a user was experiencing bullying, or in receipt of malicious communications.
To activate this feature you do the following:
WhatsApp have introduced disappearing messages. The most recent selection only controls new messages in the chat. When you enable Disappearing Messages, you can set messages to disappear 24 hours, 7 days, or 90 days after the time they are sent. This new feature has been created to make the app safer. However, this is questionable given how it might be used. Also the lack of evidence that could be saved if a user was experiencing bullying, or in receipt of malicious communications.
To activate this feature you do the following:
- iPhone and Android: Go to WhatsApp Settings > tap Account > Privacy > Default message timer and select a duration.
TikTok Videos Targeting Teachers - Support from Professionals Online Safety Helpline.
There have been lots of stories in the media about teachers and staff being victims of abuse on TikTok and Instagram. The Department for Education has confirmed that the best way for parents, schools and colleges to get content removed is to report content through the Professional Online Safety Helpline.
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline has produced an article and short video on how best to report content.
There have been lots of stories in the media about teachers and staff being victims of abuse on TikTok and Instagram. The Department for Education has confirmed that the best way for parents, schools and colleges to get content removed is to report content through the Professional Online Safety Helpline.
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline has produced an article and short video on how best to report content.
Why is Discord Being Used for Sharing Nudes and Semi-Nudes?
Our safeguarding consultants have had increasing reports of children and young people using Discord to share nudes and semi-nudes. Unfortunately, opportunities are being missed by families when screening devices, because Discord is viewed as 'just a gaming app'...
Learn more about Discord and the potential risks...
Our safeguarding consultants have had increasing reports of children and young people using Discord to share nudes and semi-nudes. Unfortunately, opportunities are being missed by families when screening devices, because Discord is viewed as 'just a gaming app'...
Learn more about Discord and the potential risks...
Screentime - Everything you need to know...
In ParentZones latest article they discuss parents worries of screentime, and explore the most recent research.
Topics covered:
Not all screentime is equal.
Does age make a difference?
Are there risks?
Does screentime matter more at certain times of the day?
Does it make a difference what sort of device my child is using?
How can I monitor screentime?
Learn more by visiting there website.
(13th September 2021).
There should be no grey areas when it comes to consent and sexual harassment.
Cyberflashing
The act of sending someone nude pictures
online without their consent.
Visit Brook to support their campaign #StopCyberflashing
Access their toolkit here.
(13th September 2021).
'OnlyFans' suspends policy change after backlash
OnlyFans has announced it will delay making changes to policy on content creation, following a widespread backlash by its users.
In June, a BBC News investigation found children had used fake ID to set up accounts on the site.
Children's commissioner for England said OnlyFans needed to do more to stop under-age users.
Read more about the delay using this link.
(25th August 2021).
OnlyFans has announced it will delay making changes to policy on content creation, following a widespread backlash by its users.
In June, a BBC News investigation found children had used fake ID to set up accounts on the site.
Children's commissioner for England said OnlyFans needed to do more to stop under-age users.
Read more about the delay using this link.
(25th August 2021).
Google lets parent's remove children from image-search results
Parents will now be able to have images of their children removed from image-search results.
Google has also announce a range of changes to child-safety measures across several of its products.
Learn more about Googles changes by using this link.
(10th August 2021).
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