#DigitalSafeguarding
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As Roblox sits on the line between gaming & social media, it’s crucial that safety measures evolve as fast as the technology itself.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #digitalsafeguarding #digitalharms #childsafeguarding #childsafety #onlinegroomingprevention #onlinegroomingawareness
November 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
TLDR (3/5):

The progress is encouraging — but the challenges are immense. As technology evolves, new harms emerge faster than legislation can adapt.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #digitalsafety #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection #childsafeguarding #Ofcom #onlinesafetyact #OSA
October 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
TLDR (4/5):

Vulnerable children, particularly those who appear “older” or come from marginalised backgrounds, could again face prejudice instead of protection.

#DRAGON #onlineharm #onlinesafety #childprotection #childsafeguarding #digitalsafety #digitalsafeguarding
October 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
TLDR (5/5):

As NSW Women’s Safety Commissioner Hannah Tonkin put it:

“These technologies are designed to dehumanise & degrade women — & the impacts can be devastating.”

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
October 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
TLDR (2/5):

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant described the trend as “putting potential online harm on steroids”, warning that this is just the beginning.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
October 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
TLDR (1/5):

The rise of AI “nudify” apps & image manipulation tools has sparked a worrying trend — where real students are being targeted, their images altered without consent, & shared across online groups.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
October 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
TLDR (3/6):

The article highlights three key takeaways:

1. Progress is real, but imperfect. Yes, children can still encounter harmful material — but platforms are making measurable changes.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlinesafetyact #onlineharms #onlineharm #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
October 15, 2025 at 9:12 AM
TLDR (2/6):

While safeguards are improving — most major adult sites now use age verification or UK blocks — the story is more complex than headlines suggest.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlinesafetyact #onlineharms #onlineharm #safeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
October 15, 2025 at 9:12 AM
TLDR (4/4):

Learning also takes place through an interactive story-based activity where children help a character make safer choices in image-sharing scenarios.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childprotection #childsafeguarding #digitalsafety #digitalsafeguarding
October 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
TLDR (3/4):

It also includes age-appropriate examples to help students reflect on what they might face & what happens when something goes wrong.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childprotection #childsafeguarding #digitalsafety #digitalsafeguarding
October 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
TLDR (2/4):

“Picture the Consequence” offers a lesson built around quizzes & discussions to explore behaviours, pressures, & consequences.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childprotection #childsafeguarding #digitalsafety #digitalsafeguarding
October 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
✨ In this hands-on session, you’ll:

💡 Explore online safety from a parent / caregiver perspective.

🗣️ Share experiences with other parents and experts.

🤝 Help shape resources that make a difference.

#DRAGON #ESRC #FestivalofSocialSciences #onlinesafety #onlineharm #digitalsafeguarding
October 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
TLDR (3/4):

With the EU’s current legal cover expiring soon (the derogation under ePrivacy), the window to legally require proactive detection is closing fast.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #E2EE #encryption #childprotection #digitalsafeguarding
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
TLDR (1/4):

Current debates around encryption often pit child safety against user privacy. This paper argues those are false opposites—upload prevention can detect known abuse without undermining encryption.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #E2EE #encryption #childprotection #digitalsafeguarding
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Please share this with your networks. We are looking for UK-based parents & caregivers.

Every parent who joins makes our children’s digital world that little bit safer.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #digitalsafeguarding #onlinegroomingprevention #onlinegroomingawareness
September 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
New data from the @iwf.org.uk and @nspcc.bsky.social ChildLine shows reports of sexual extortion (‘sextortion’) against children have soared by 72% in just one year.

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TLDR 👇

#DRAGON #sextortion #onlineharm #onlinesafety #childsafeguarding #digitalsafeguarding
Child sexual extortion cases in the UK soar
Charities warn threat of sexual extortion (or sextortion) against children ‘not diminishing’ as new data show sextortion cases soar 72% in a year.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
TLDR (1/3):

Developed with input from young people, parents, & professionals, the play tells the story of a popular girl who believes she’s tech-savvy — until her world changes when she begins sharing images on age-inappropriate platforms.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #digitalsafeguarding
August 27, 2025 at 8:45 AM
TLDR (1/3):

From wartime propaganda in the 1940s, to manipulative advertising in the 1960s, through to cyberbullying and cyberstalking in the 2000s — “psychological harm” has evolved, but definitions and measures remain fragmented.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #digitalsafeguarding
August 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
TLDR (2/4):

Globally, the U.S.-based National Center for Missing & Exploited Children documented 546,000 reports in 2024, marking a staggering 192% increase from the previous year.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
August 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
TLDR (1/):

In the UK alone, tech companies reported over 9,600 grooming incidents in just six months of 2024—equating to approximately 400 cases per week.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
August 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
TLDR (3/4):

The campaign features the real-life voice of Immy (name changed), who bravely came forward at 15 to report a prolific online groomer, uncovering 13 more victims.

#DRAGON #onlinegroomingprevention #onlinesafety #onlineharm #onlineharms #digitalsafeguarding #childprotection
August 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
AI isn’t neutral—it mirrors what we feed it, for better or worse. This isn’t just about lesson planning hacks. It’s about the mental safety of the people we teach—and ourselves. We need to stop pretending AI is harmless just because it’s helpful. #AIinEducation #TeacherLife #DigitalSafeguarding
August 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
TLDR (2/3):

📱 The variety of reporting systems across platforms means children are technically capable, but often lack confidence or motivation to act.

#DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #digitalsafeguarding #digitalprotection #digitalsafety
July 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM