What you need to know about passwords and screen names
We have some helpful tips you can follow around passwords and screen names that will help keep your data and accounts safe!
What is online grooming?
Online grooming is when someone builds a relationship with you over social media or online gaming so they can manipulate or exploit you.
The mental health effects of social media pile-ons
A pile-on is defined as an argument or attack by a large group of people against one person or a much smaller group
What is a Loot Box?
A loot box is “an in-game purchase consisting of a virtual container that awards players with items and modifications based on chance”.
What is OnlyFans?
OnlyFans is a subscription-based content sharing platform that has become very popular with sex workers and adult content creators.
How to protect yourself from inappropriate content
The Internet is a fascinating place but it's important to know how to protect yourself from inappropriate content that might upset you.
5 reasons why it’s never a good idea to ‘Send Nudes’
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to sexual exploitation. If you have been exploited online, contact An Garda Síochána immediately.
What is Data Protection and the Age of Digital Consent?
The Age of Digital Consent is the minimum age someone must be before an internet company can collect, process and store their data.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Online Dating
Online dating has opening up a whole new world of communication and opportunity for young people but it's important to understand the risks.
What to do if you’re being cyberbullied
If you're being cyberbullied, it's important to talk to someone you trust so they can help you find a way to make it stop.
What does Cyberbullying look like?
Cyberbullying is the repeated bullying behaviour of a person with the intent to cause them harm, using electronic devices.
How to build Digital Resilience
Digital Resilience is the ability to learn how to find help and recover after an upsetting interaction or experience online.