Internet Safety Links
Insafe is a network of national nodes that coordinate Internet safety awareness in Europe. The mission of the Insafe cooperation network is to empower citizens to use the Internet, as well as other information and communication technologies, safely and effectively. This site contains a monthly newsletter on Internet Safety and a repository of resources and key players in internet safety. Click here to visit site.
To make a report about content that you have encountered on the Internet which you suspect to be illegal, contact the hotline here. Click here to visit site.
makeITsecure is a national awareness and information campaign focusing on the issue of IT security, specifically child safety online, phishing, spyware and identity theft. Click here to visit site.
The Office for Internet Safety
The Office for Internet Safety is an Executive Office of the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform. The Office for Internet Safety has been established by the Government to take a lead responsibility for internet safety in Ireland, particularly as it relates to children. The Office for Internet Safety aims to build linkages and cohesion between all Departments and agencies to ensure that the State provides the best possible protection for the community and promotes internet safety, particularly in relation to combating child pornography. Click here to visit site.
Focusing specifically on promoting the safe use of the Internet, this site offers advice and information on how to ensure that a family’s online experience is fun and productive. Click here to visit site.
A public service website sponsored by a wide range of Internet industry corporations and public interest organisations. The GetNetWise coalition dedicate themselves to providing the resources which internet users need to make informed decisions. Click here to visit site.
Mobile Phone Bullying
To keep parents informed of the ever-changing services available on mobile phones, the three mobile operators Meteor, O2 and Vodafone, under the auspices of the Irish Cellular Industry Association (ICIA), have devised a guide that sets out the basics of mobile phones in terms of their uses and services, its primary aim is to inform parents of some key safety tips that will encourage responsible and secure use of mobile phones by their children. It also gives advice for dealing with cases of bullying or malicious communication. Click here to visit site.
Media Awareness Network
This online resource provides information on all aspects of online safety, privacy and security. Click here to visit site.
Chat danger is sponsored by Net Benefit and is affiliated to Childnet International. Click here to visit site.
Funded by the UK Home Office, this website promotes the publication “Keeping your Child Safe on the Internet” which was developed by the UK Home Office in conjunction with industry, police and charitable organisations working together to tackle the danger posed to children by online paedophiles. Click here to visit site.
Sometimes speaking to parents and carers who have experienced the same issues as you can be a great way to get valuable advice and information. Read, respond or ask a question in the 'Using computers and the Internet' section of the ParentsCentre Forum. Click here to visit site.
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