An internet troll who tormented the families of dead young people by posting sickening messages on Facebook tribute pages has been jailed for 14 months. Paul Hind, 38, called Olivia
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A report from the Children’s Commissioner for England has called on internet firms and toy companies to be more transparent in what data they are collecting from children. It says
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Five men have been arrested in connection with an investigation into a video showing the burning of an effigy of Grenfell Tower. The Metropolitan Police said the men, who are
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Young people say they are more likely to turn to online platforms for mental health support than medical professionals, family or friends, according to a survey. A poll found that
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Tougher laws are needed to protect victims of online and social media-based abuse, a report by the Law Commission has said. The study, commissioned by the Department for Digital, Culture,
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One of Britain’s most prolific paedophiles, who blackmailed a string of vulnerable victims, is to challenge his 32-year prison sentence. Cambridge graduate Matthew Falder will have his case considered by
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One of Britain’s most prolific paedophiles, who blackmailed a string of vulnerable victims, has won a challenge against his “manifestly excessive” 32-year prison sentence. Cambridge graduate Matthew Falder had his
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Facebook has announced new tools it says will help users combat bullying and harassment on the social media site. The tools will allow users to hide or delete multiple comments
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Technology firms should be more proactive in preventing images depicting child abuse from being made available online, the National Crime Agency’s (NCA) lead for tackling child sexual abuse has said.
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Medical experts have been instructed to draw up official guidelines for social media use amid fears over its impact on child mental health, Matt Hancock has revealed. The Health and
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