BBC launches 'digital wellbeing' Own It app for children
The BBC has created a "wellbeing" smartphone app called Own It aimed at children.
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Ofcom to be given new powers to regulate 'harmful' social media content
The watchdog will be able to issue fines and ‘suspend’ websites if they fail to comply.
Instagram now asks bullies: 'Are you sure?'
Instagram believes its new anti-bullying tool, which prompts users to pause and consider what they are saying, could help curb abuse on the platform.
England's schools 'worst for cyber-bullying'
Head teachers in England are more likely to face problems with pupils bullying online and misusing social media than in any other developed country, an international study says.
Quarter of children experienced cyberbullying in the last year, study finds
'It's vital that young users can reap the benefits of going online without being exposed to unacceptable harm'
Yolo: Viral Snapchat app raises abuse concerns.
Yolo lets snapchat users request anonymous messages from specfic friends or the wider public.
Samaritans To Work With Social Media Giants To Limit Online Harm Exposure
A Government behind-closed-doors meeting will be the second involving social media firms, but will mark the first time the Samaritans have been involved.
Social Media giants could face criminal prosecution under new plan to safeguard children from online bullies and trolls
They could also be banned from operating in the UK if they fail to act.
Momo Challenge: 'Freaky game' described as hoax
The fictional online character 'momo', which was alleged to have encouraged children to self-harm, as been described as a hoax.
Instagram to launch 'sensitivity screens' after teenage death
Facebook-owned app promises changes to better shield users from self-harm images.
Young people suffer big rise in online bullying, watchdog warns
Ofcom report comes amid fears over protection of children on social media.
Social media giants told to protect children from 'disturbing content'
Social media platforms have been urged to take more responsibility for the "horrific amount of disturbing content" children are able to access online.