Allegations of sexual harassment and abuse at Westminster are “deeply concerning”, Downing Street has said. Prime Minister Theresa May would urge anyone with information to contact the authorities, a Number
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The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published updated social media guidance for social service workers. The guidance provides advice for workers on using social media in a way that
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The web offers tools to help you find information, learn new skills and build new connections. If you want to build on continuing professional development, understanding the web (including social
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Trying to protect children from all online risks may be futile, according to a new report, which says youngsters are increasingly conducting their online lives in private. The study also
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Facebook posts by the alcohol delivery service Drink Doctor have been banned over complaints that the “irresponsible” ads trivialised addiction. One of the posts for the 24-hour delivery firm read:
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Instagram is the worst social media site in terms of its impact on the mental health of young people, a report has suggested. The #StatusofMind survey found the photo-sharing app
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Social media sites should face fines if they fail to protect children and young people from adult and harmful content, the head of the NSPCC has said. Peter Wanless called
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Children and young people feel social media sites are failing to shield them from pornography, self-harm and bullying content, the NSPCC has warned. Four in five youngsters told the charity
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A new wave of drug fuelled student super-parties held in houses could lead to a “perfect storm” of mass casualties, it has been warned. Organised through social media and often
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Facebook has started using a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to identify users showing warning signs of suicide. The AI has been trained to spot status updates and subsequent comments
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