offensive content – talking points for children
With children spending more and more time online nowadays, here are some suggestions and advice you might like to share with them:
- Remember there are things on the internet that are upsetting and unsuitable, even for adults
- Nobody’s anonymous on the internet, and the police can work out the identity of the internet user.
- If you see anything which disturbs you on a PC or mobile phone, you should tell your parents, a trusted friend or teacher.
- Looking at, and especially paying for, any abusive or illegal material encourages more to be made.
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dealing with offensive content
If you’re concerned about coming across offensive material, or are worried about your children being exposed to it, there are steps you can take.
how can I block content online
If you’re worried about your family accessing inappropriate content, Orange offers a free online parental control system called McAfee® Privacy Service.
how do I report potentially criminal content?
If you think you may have encountered an illegal image on the internet, you can report it to the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), which was formed to minimise the availability of illegal content online, particularly child abuse images.
where to next?
For more about filters call Orange customer services or visit an Orange store.
For more information on offensive content visit the Orange site.
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Beating the cyber-bullies
Playground intimidation is giving way to a sinister new form of bullying and parents need to become more web-wise to help children fight back. Read on (Times Online)
How you can keep yourself safe online
Persistent pop-ups, especially those of an adult nature, can be a symptom of poor online security. Read on (Times Online)
Straw urged to outlaw web violence
Justice Minister Jack Straw has been urged to outlaw the showing on the internet of scenes of criminality and violence which, an MP claimed, were immune from prosecution. Read on (Daily Mail)
