ABUSE AND TECHNOLOGY
It can be hard to know whether things in your relationship related to technology are normal or abusive. As part of a pattern of abusive …
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4th June 2020 ABUSE AND TECHNOLOGY
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24th May 2020 Support for LGBTQIA+ people
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22nd April 2020 Understanding Messenger Kids
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17th April 2020 Online Safety Parent Toolkit
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17th April 2020 Staying Safe Online Guide
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2nd April 2020 Understanding fake sextortion email scams
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2nd April 2020 COVID-19 Scam Spotting
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1st April 2020 Join a Houseparty
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Tips & advice
Support for LGBTQIA+ people
Bullying and harassment based on your sexuality, sex characteristics and gender identity can make you feel isolated or alone, and make it difficult to explore …
Top tips for older people
Digital technology is playing a growing role in the lives of older people. It’s important for anyone embracing the opportunities available online to adopt safe …
Advice for parents
Advice on how to talk to your child about porn
You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit > Understand The internet has made it a lot easier for children and young people to access porn …
YouTube Kids
YouTube Kids is a free website and app created by YouTube. It’s designed to be simpler and safer for younger kids than the original YouTube (which is designed for people 13 years and …
Understanding Messenger Kids
Messenger Kids is a free video calling and messaging app for smartphones and tablets. Parents can manage their child’s contact list and kids can enjoy …
Online scams
Impersonation scams
Scammers often use different tactics to try to win your trust such as impersonating someone or an organisation you might know to try and convince …
Understanding fake sextortion email scams
Netsafe has received numerous reports about an email scam where the scammer falsely claims to have hacked into their device and recorded intimate recordings of …
COVID-19 Scam Spotting
As COVID-19 takes hold, Netsafe is urging people to be vigilant to opportunistic scammers. We’ve seen firsthand how scammers are using COVID-19 as the lure …
Recent Work
The 2020 YAS
Netsafe’s Youth Action Squad (YAS) equips young people with the knowledge and skills to spark discussion, plan initiatives, lead activities and enact positive change around …
The best online safety tips for lockdown
As people get used to being home during the COVID-19 lockdown, our devices and the internet will play a big role in keeping us connected …
Stay Connected, Stay Safe
Netsafe has launched the ‘Stay Connected, Stay Safe’ education campaign to help people have better online experiences during lockdown. #stayconnectedstaysafe encourages people to use and …