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          The challenges of keeping children safe, and their data private, while online, playing games, using mobile and handheld devices and apps.

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          Safety & Privacy
          Is this the end of username and passwords?
          admin
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          Finally... The User and Password has been annoying since a few years... The "Login Process" has to be more efficient and probably with FIDO it can be …
          Safety & Privacy • Social Media
          Should Instagram and Facebook by default disable geo-location for teens?
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          Safety & Privacy • How To
          How can you control your house’s wi-fi?
          writer
          What’s the best way of keeping an eye on your kid’s online activities? We’ve agreed before that putting the family computer in a ‘shared’ area is really the best option …
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          Safety & Privacy • Web
          Can anyone get guns online?
          writer
          The gun control debate has become more divisive than ever recently, with a lot of attention paid to accessibility: how easy is it go get hold of firearms? Well, with …
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          Safety & Privacy
          Where do Snapchat photos go?
          writer
          Ah, Snapchat – the photo messaging app with just _a bit_ of a reputation. Part of the service’s USP is that the snaps you send people disappear after a few seconds… but …
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          Apps • Safety & Privacy • Toys & Gadgets
          What is vine?
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          admin
          Yes, vine is a mobile app (only available for iPhone and iPod touch, currently) that lets you create small (6 seconds) videos and clips. It was …
          Child Behaviour • Digital Future • Safety & Privacy
          Will there come a time when its acceptable for parents to Microchip their kids?
          expert
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          writer
          I worry. You worry. Every parent worries. It's a state of being, and it never stops. It'd be lovely to end one of those worries once and for all, but …
          Safety & Privacy • Child Development
          Is this the best child abuse awareness campaign ever?
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          admin
          This is fantastic. I just watched the video and it's such a simple idea in so many ways, so cleverly executed. In a way, I really hope this kind of …
          Child Behaviour • Health & Wellbeing • Safety & Privacy
          How do I stop my own child from bullying?
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          expert
          Communicate . Create a milieu of unconditional regard where the child is encouraged to express their thoughts and feelings. create opportunities for …
          Safety & Privacy • Mobile
          Is Whatsapp safer than BBM for a 12-year-old girl?
          admin
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          expert
          Any messaging app that encourages or gives you options to share your messages or user name on social media will be a problem. Whatsapp wants you to …
          Mobile • Safety & Privacy • Apps
          Why is kik 17+?
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          Apple are extremely cautious with age ratings, you'll notice web browsers (like Google Chrome) are also rated 17+ on the store. The reason is because …
          Web • Safety & Privacy
          What effect could the ‘Snooper’s Charter’ have?
          writer
          The Draft Communications Data Bill – or ‘Snooper’s Charter’ as it’s better known – has been a big deal in the UK recently. The proposed bill could record your every …
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          Web • Safety & Privacy • Social Media
          Is Family Leaf a good, private, more secure alternative social media site for family specific sharing?
          expert
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          admin
          I had not heard of The Family Leaf before, but checked it out now. It looks pretty cool. Honestly, we are getting tired of sharing things on Facebook …
          Gaming • Safety & Privacy • Web
          How to tackle different tech rules in divorced parents' homes?
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          Safety & Privacy • Social Media
          Are Omegle cam chats monitored by police?
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          Safety & Privacy • Web
          Should all websites implement an age-rating?
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          Digital Future • Social Media • Safety & Privacy
          Should we teach children about libel?
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          Safety & Privacy
          Can I stop my teen from deleting his browsing history on the iPhone?
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          expert
          Really the best option for keeping tabs on your child's activity on an iPhone (or any other smartphone) if you have worries is to use parental …
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