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Be in Ctrl: Protecting yourself online

#BeInCtrl – A Short Film on Online Grooming from PDST Technology in Education on Vimeo. Created to compliment the Be […]

What is the Right to be Forgotten?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force in May 2018, provides people with more control over how […]

BIK European Youth Panel and Safer Internet 4EU Awards

Tips to Protect Yourself Online #BeInCtrl

 If someone is trying to get you to send them money or threatening you for more explicit images or […]

Digital Age of Consent

In this article, we take a look at big data, the new set of  Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and ask […]

What to Do if My Nudes End Up Online?

Sharing nude images online without permission can have serious consequences. Did you know that possessing or distributing explicit images of […]

6 Things you Need to Know about Sexting

Here are 6 Things You Need to Know about Sexting. 1. Sexting is the sharing of sexual text, video, and photographic […]

How to Update my Location Settings on Snap Map

The latest update from Snapchat includes a new location sharing feature. Snap Map allows you to see where your Snapchat […]

Making Friends Online

  Making friends online can be exciting and allow you to meet like-minded people from the comfort of our own […]

How to Report Posts on Instagram & other FAQ’s

Instagram is a photo-sharing, video-sharing and social networking application. The service, which is free to download, allows users to share video […]

Creating Strong Passwords

  Passwords are vital to our online safely, yet sometimes we may find that we are using the same password […]

Louise O’Neill – My Selfies

Article by Louise O’Neill. Louise is an award winning Irish author, whose books include: ‘Only Ever Yours’ and ‘Asking For It’. Louise’s […]

Catfishing – Advice and Safety Tips

(Image via MTV) What is a Catfish? Catfish is a slang term used to describe someone who creates a false […]

What is Webcam Blackmail?

Webcam blackmail usually involves someone being lured into sharing private images/video footage of themselves with another person online.  The victim […]

Evanna Lynch – Thoughts on Bullies, Cyber-Bullies and My Experience of the Internet

Article By Evanna Lynch – Evanna is an Irish actress, currently based in L.A. Evanna rose to fame after appearing […]

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