Privacy & Security

An Introduction to Privacy & Security

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In the digital world, our data is a highly valuable commodity which is collected, sold and analysed by big companies on a daily basis – including that of children and young people. Myleene Klass presents this short explainer video on the importance of protecting our privacy and our personal information online.

Location Apps

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Mobile apps that link with a phone or tablet's location services can be an excellent way for parents and carers to keep track of a young person's whereabouts. If family members can pinpoint their location, however, then potentially so can strangers online. Our short explainer video will ensure you're in a well-informed position on location apps.

Terms and Conditions

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How often do you thoroughly read the terms and conditions before signing up on a new app or site? Probably not often... if ever. So what's actually in the small print, and what does it mean for our data - and our privacy? Our explainer video will give you a quick insight into the types of agreements we all regularly enter into online.

Password Managers

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Part of our Online Privacy & Security Series 2020-21

Phishing

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Part of our Online Privacy & Security Series 2020-21

Malware (Viruses, Trojans, Ransomware)

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Malware is the bane of internet users. It can steal our passwords, spy on our online activities and siphon off our personal data. Make sure you're aware of the variety of threats that malware poses by spending five minutes watching our explainer video.

Cookies and Adware

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"Do you accept cookies?" We all see the message, almost every day - and mostly we click 'yes', without batting an eyelid. Not many of us, however, fully understand what cookies do - or how accepting some of them can open the door to their more malicious relative, adware. Take five minutes to watch our explainer video.

Web Browser

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Part of our Online Privacy & Security Series 2020-21

Webcams

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Part of our Online Privacy & Security Series 2020-2021

Hacking

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Do you know your white hats from your black hats? How about grey hats? Our quick explainer video is brim full of the information you need to get your head around hacking.

VPNs

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Part of our Online Privacy & Security Series 2020-21

The Cloud

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Part of our Online Privacy & Security Series 2020-21

TOR Browser

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Part of our Online Privacy & Security Series 2020-21

Closed Peer Sharing

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You might remember Napster. You may have heard of BitTorrent. If you haven't (or if you have, but aren't sure how they work), check out our short explainer video on P2P (peer-to-peer) sharing.

Hidden Apps

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If the number of calculator apps on a young person's phone doesn't add up, it's very probable that one of them is a smokescreen for another type of software entirely. Calculators are a common disguise, but by no means the only camouflage out there - watch our short video to uncover the facts about hidden apps.

The Dark/Deep Web

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Part of our Online Privacy & Security Series 2020-21

Leicestershire Police: Addressing The Online Drugs Trade

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In this webinar James Edmondston, Substance Misuse Officer and Katie Hudson, Children & Young Persons Officer from Leicestershire Police will be looking at some of the new and emerging ways in which children and young people are accessing drugs, and the dangers they are being exposed to.

Personal Data Explained

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In many respects, our personal data is the ‘currency’ of the internet – which means we need to protect it. This brief video clarifies the essentials.

Online Fraud Explained

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Scammers and fraudsters have adapted their techniques to dupe unwary and inexperienced internet users; this short video will swiftly put you in the picture.

Age Inappropriate Content Explained

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Children being exposed to content on the internet which isn't appropriate for their age is a perennial safeguarding concern; this video quickly tells you what you need to know.

Child Sexual Exploitation Explained

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This short video addresses the key details around how children and young people can find themselves being sexually exploited in the online world.

Dangers of the Dark Web Demystified

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In this webinar, cyber security specialist Emma Davis will uncover the real truths behind the dark web and explain the importance of understanding this technology with the ultimate aim of safeguarding children online

Annual Certificate in Cyber Security for Leaders (International Schools) (2022-23)

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This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to understand what cyber security is, the different types of cyber threats and the measures you can take to protect your organisation from harm.

Ten Top Tips for Stronger Passwords

  • Published 21st March 2023

This free online safety guide has some useful tips on setting stronger passwords, including how to get creative, what to avoid, and the value of multi-factor authentication.

What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Phone Scams

  • Published 23rd March 2022

This free online safety guide focuses on phone scams. It highlights a number of risks such as sim hacking, smishing and impersonation.

What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Apple Guided Access

  • Published 13th October 2021

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Apple Guided Access, detailing step-by-step instructions for parents on how to set it up and how to switch it on.

What Parents Need to Know about Pokémon GO

  • Published 28th September 2021

This free online safety guide focuses on Pokémon GO. It highlights a number of risks such as environmental hazards, strangers and data collection.

How to Set up Parental Controls for Android Apps

  • Published 22nd September 2021

This week's free online safety guide focuses on how to set up parental controls for Android apps. It highlights a number of tips such as how to block app downloads, how to stop auto-updates and how to restrict apps.

How to Set up Parental Controls for iPhone Apps

  • Published 22nd September 2021

This week's free online safety guide focuses on how to set up parental controls for iPhone apps, it takes a look at a number of tips such as how to restrict built in apps, the game centre and app store purchases.

What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Deepfakes

  • Published 4th August 2021

This week's free online safety guide focuses Deepfakes. It highlights how to tackle a range of potential risks such as fake news, pornography and fraudulent use.

How to Set up Parental Controls to Protect Privacy | Android

  • Published 2nd June 2021

This week's free online safety guide focuses on parental controls to protect privacy. The privacy settings on your child’s smartphone give you control over how the information stored on it can be used. The guide takes a look at a range of tips such as managing app permissions, managing location settings and controlling access for third-party apps and sites.

How to Set up Parental Controls to Protect Privacy | iPhone

  • Published 2nd June 2021

This week's free online safety guide focuses on parental controls to protect privacy. It highlights a range of tips such as how to make changes to the privacy settings and how to prevent changes to other settings and features.

What Parents Need to Know about TextMe

  • Published 26th May 2021

This free online safety guide focuses on TextMe, a free messaging and calling service. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as predators, visible location and in-app purchases.

What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Email Scams

  • Published 19th May 2021

This week's free online safety guide focuses on email scams. Email scams are when you receive an email from someone purporting to be a genuine person or company, but is actually an online fraudster trying to trick you into disclosing personal information. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as viruses, financial damage and personal safety.

How to Make an Emergency SOS Call on an iPhone

  • Published 17th March 2021

This free online safety guide focuses on making an emergency SOS call on an iPhone. It’s important that you – and your children – learn how to operate your (or their own) phone’s emergency functions.

How to Set up Emergency Mode on Your Samsung

  • Published 17th March 2021

This free online safety guide focuses on making an emergency SOS call on a Samsung. Hopefully, neither you nor your children will ever have the need to use a phone’s SOS features. But it’s not something that ought to be left to chance.

How to Prepare for an Emergency with Your Google phone

  • Published 17th March 2021

This free online safety guide focuses on using the emergency SOS functions on a Google phone. Just a few taps of the screen can alert emergency services to your location in a matter of seconds.

10 Top Tips for Keeping Children Safe from Cyber Crime

  • Published 10th February 2021

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 10 top tips for keeping children safe from cyber crime. We all want to continue being informed and inspired by the ever-expanding capabilities of the internet. The guide takes a look at a range of top tips such as backing up your data, how to spot phishing bait and how to recognise warning signs.

What You Need to Know about Location Tracking

  • Published 22nd September 2020

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Location Tracking. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as non-consensual monitoring, frequently visited locations and stalking.

What You Need to Know about Remote Access and Remote Data Deletion

  • Published 22nd September 2020

This free online safety guide focuses on remote access and remote data deletion. The guide outlines how to tackle a range of potential risks such as cyber-scams, hacking and privacy concerns.

What You Need to Know about the Deep Web and the Dark Web

  • Published 22nd September 2020

This free online safety guide focuses on the the deep web and the dark web. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as online predators, unmonitored access and inappropriate content.

What You Need to Know about Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

  • Published 16th September 2020

This free online safety guide focuses on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as age-inappropriate content, malware infections and bypassing restrictions.

What You Need to Know about Hacking

  • Published 10th September 2020

This free online safety guide focuses on hacking. Hacking is the unauthorised attempt to exploit a computer system or network. There are different types of hackers who are usually categorised by the term ‘hats’. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as theft of personal data, inappropriate content and breaking the law.

What You Need to Know about Phishing

  • Published 12th August 2020

This free online safety guide focuses on phishing - a form of cyber-attack where victims are targeted in the form of spoof emails, phone calls or texts. The guide looks at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as loss of personal data, hackers and targeted phishing.

What You Need to Know about Webcams

  • Published 5th August 2020

This free online safety guide focuses on webcams. Most commonly found embedded in laptop screens and smartphones, webcams are tiny video/still cameras designed to let users participate in video calls on services such as Skype and Zoom. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as hackers, malware and visibility to strangers.

What Parents Need to Know about Sexting

  • Published 15th July 2020

This free online safety guide focuses on sexting: the sending, receiving or forwarding explicit messages, images, or video of a sexual nature. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as online blackmail, bullying and breaking the law.

What Parents Need to Know about Protecting Personal Data

  • Published 1st July 2020

This free online safety guide focuses on protecting personal data. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as sharing sensitive information, phishing attacks and social media visibility.

What Parents Need to Know about Online Grooming

  • Published 6th May 2020

A free guide to help parents and carers protect their children from the increased risk of online grooming as children spend more time online, including identification and available support.

What Parents Need to Know about Hidden Photo Apps

  • Published 26th February 2020

This week's free online safety guide focuses on hidden photo apps. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as ‘sexting’, privacy risks and encouraging impulsive behaviour.

What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Age Ratings (BBFC & PEGI)

  • Published 6th February 2019

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Age ratings (BBFC & PEGI). The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as violence, sexual content and swearing.

What Parents Need to Know about the App Store

  • Published 24th October 2018

This free online safety focuses on the App Store. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as inappropriate apps, overspending and fake reviews.

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