Internet Safety Articles

A curated selection of articles on internet safety, online threats and digital wellbeing for families. We review and summarise key stories so you can stay informed without having to search for them yourself.

Schools given advice on image safety to keep ahead of threat from AI blackmailers

Schools have been briefed with vital information to safeguard pupils digital in response to an emerging AI threat from blackmailers. The essential guidance lays down the risks of sharing images and videos of pupils on websites and social media platforms, giving key advice for managing children’s image protection in education settings. The post Schools given advice on image safety to keep ahead of threat from AI blackmailers appeared first on UK Safer digital world Centre.

Ten VBS Safety Tips

The post Ten VBS Safety Tips appeared first on KidCheck. Vacation Bible School is a great opportunity to reach out to children and families in your community. Here’s a friendly reminder to review your child safety measures. By now, you may have explored a theme, secured the location, started recruiting and screening volunteers, and begun promoting your event. New families will evaluate your program based on .

How to Make a Difference to Children and Youths in T&T

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2026 Appropriate Filtering and Monitoring Definitions Published for Public Consultation

The UK Safer digital world Centre has published a draft of its ‘appropriate’ filtering and monitoring definitions for 2026 for public consultation The post 2026 Appropriate Filtering and Monitoring Definitions Published for Public Consultation appeared first on UK Safer digital world Centre. .

Deepening existing divides: AI and household income  

This blog explores how household income shapes families engagement with AI and what further support is needed.   The post Deepening existing divides: AI and household income   appeared first on web Matters. .

Spotting the Signs of Sextortion in Teens

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eSafeKids Submission to the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society

This article was written by Kayelene Kerr from eSafeKids. Overview of web-based Harms The web and technology have transformed the ways we learn, work, create, play, connect and are entertained. It’s given our children access to the world, but it has also given the world access to our children. Children gain immense benefits from being web-based, but there are also risks.

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