Online Safety

So, you’ve got your very first phone. The Own It app will help you to make smart choices, feel more confident and get advice when you need it.

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Is TikTok safe? How does it work? And can I do a duet with my kid? Everything you need to know about this popular musical singing and sharing app.

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With the help of our friendly dinosaur Pantosaurus, talking PANTS is a simple way to teach your child how to stay safe from abuse.

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Google has rolled out screen time and app management features to the Chrome OS version of its parental supervision app, Family Link, so now you can remotely manage and monitor your child’s activity on laptops and tablets running the OS, as well as on any Android device running Android 5.1 or higher.

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Police have urged everyone to download a smartphone app they say has already saved several lives. What is it and how does it work?

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Online multiplayer game Roblox, which has 90 million users worldwide, is marketed at children - but there are fears it also being used to groom them. One mother explains how this happened to her young son.

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In a bid to help parents and children get best out of the time they spend online, internetmatters.org has devised five simple tips to help manage children’s screen time so they can make the most out of their time both on and offline.

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Welcome to AskAboutGames. We answer questions parents and players have about video game age ratings, provide advice on how to play games safely and responsibly, and offer families helpful tips to ensure they get the most out of the games they enjoy together.

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Phishing remains one of the most common ways that cybercriminals get hold of your personal details.

The BBC's Chris Foxx explains what it is and how you can protect yourself.

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