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ISPs covering 750,000 users ‘don’t block child porn’

Although the vast majority of ISPs follow Internet Watch Foundation guidelines, children’s charities are still concerned about the minority that...

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 23 Feb 2009 at 11:03

Networking/News

Parliament moves to prevent teenage kicks online

A new survey validates today's legal moves to tackle the lack of age verification online.

By Miya Knights, 16 May 2008 at 15:27

Networking/News

Government launches internet watchdog

A new body announced today by the home secretary will try to keep children safe online.

By Peter Griffiths, Reuters, 29 Sep 2008 at 10:27

Networking/News

Plane

Airport won't X-ray children

Manchester Airport's trial of X-ray scanning tech has already hit a snag, as children's rights group say the images are illegal - and blames...

By Nicole Kobie, 19 Oct 2009 at 10:22

Scanners/News

data

ContactPoint child database goes live

The controversial database holding information on all English children has now been launched.

By Nicole Kobie, 19 May 2009 at 09:23

Public Sector/News

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Call for better parental controls on mobile phones

Researcher has called for the mobile industry to beef up internet controls on children's mobiles, citing a need for 'less talk and more action'.

By Martin James, 30 Mar 2010 at 14:26

Mobile Phones/News

pile of mobile phones

Most kids have own mobile phone

But don't worry, texting is good for their spelling, new research shows.

By Martin James, 21 Jan 2010 at 10:34

Mobile Phones/News

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CEOP: Parents and industry must protect kids online

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre has called on parents and industry to change their behaviour to keep kids safe online.

By Nicole Kobie, 7 Sep 2009 at 08:33

Networking/News

Kids want advice on online privacy

Many young people aren’t getting enough support when it comes to online security and privacy.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 3 Sep 2009 at 13:30

Security/News

IT pros want kids to follow their lead

Some 75 per cent of tech workers would recommend their field to their own children, according to a new survey.

By Nicole Kobie, 13 May 2008 at 13:05

Strategy/News

search

'Sex' makes list of top search terms for children

The term is the ninth most searched term for children under seven, but doesn't make the top 20 for older teens.

By Stuart Turton, 17 Dec 2009 at 17:15

Networking/News

Yorkshire hospital gives kids web, TV and VoIP for free

Recent pilot offers children staying in Sheffield Children's Hospital free calls phone calls, satellite and freeview and internet access using...

By Miya Knights, 22 Feb 2008 at 14:13

Networking/News

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Net-addicted kids use web to cheat at school

A new survey suggests 63 per cent of school-age children are addicted to the internet - and are using it to cheat, too.

By Dave Stevenson, 10 Sep 2009 at 17:45

Networking/News

4G mobile mast

'No risk of cancer from mobile phone masts'

A study of nearly 1,400 children has revealed that there is nothing to suggest living near a mobile phone tower leads to cancer.

By Martin James, 23 Jun 2010 at 15:15

Mobile/News

Byte Night 2011

Byte Night 2011: IT PRO sleeps rough for charity!

The IT industry takes to the streets for Byte Night 2011 to raise money for Action for Children and we want you to get involved…

By IT PRO staff, 18 May 2011 at 14:30

Public Sector/News

Eye

Do you want Google Latitude to track your children?

A warning that kids could be unaware of the dangers of allowing strangers to track their location, using tracking services like Google Latitude.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 24 Jun 2009 at 14:41

Security/News

Week in Review: Keeping the internet safe for kids

Protecting the children, protecting the websites and protecting your heart are the big issues of the week for IT PRO.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 13 Feb 2009 at 12:32

Networking/News

CEOP web slice

Microsoft and CEOP collaborate on child-friendly version of IE8

Click Clever Click Safe initiative provides one-click access to information and advice on keeping children out of harm's way while online.

By Martin James, 9 Feb 2010 at 10:13

Security/News

Children online

Parents call for online privacy lessons

Almost 70 per cent of parents want their children to be taught the impact of their online activities as part of the national curriculum.

By Jennifer Scott, 30 Nov 2009 at 17:05

Public Sector/News

Child data

Councils slammed for placing child data in danger

The ICO has rapped three councils for failing to protect sensitive data on children.

By Tom Brewster, 9 Jul 2010 at 11:55

Data Protection/News

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