Is it ever OK to snoop on your child’s social media? It depends
At what age should kids be allowed to be on social media? Should teens have privacy online? Tips on what parents can do to ensure their child’s online safety. Continue reading
Online Safety
It’s getting harder to victimize Canadians online, but study still finds weak spots
Canadians are typically well-informed when it comes to cyber-security, a new survey has found, but there is still room for improvement in areas like password protection. Continue reading
Regina public schools host bullying forum for parents
By Christa Dao Reporter
The talks examined three topics surrounding bullying, including bullying prevention, cyberbullying, and defining consent in healthy relationships. Continue reading
Oxford OPP charge Norwich man in Internet child luring investigation
A 21-year-old Norwich Township man is facing charges after police were contacted by a parent who discovered someone was inappropriately communicating with their child online. Continue reading
Buying and selling online? Instead of Craigslist or Kijiji, try Facebook
Canadians looking for a safer, community-based online shopping experience are turning to Facebook buy-and-sell groups. Continue reading
FBI director covers his webcam with tape, and says you should too
Ever wonder when you stare at your computer screen if someone is looking back at you? FBI director James Comey says he covers his webcam with tape to prevent hackers’ prying eyes, and says it’s the ‘sensible’ thing to do. Continue reading
‘I felt it was not my right’: Edmonton mothers debate sharing pictures of their kids online
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
To share, or not to share? Parents wade into the debate about the implications of posting photos of their kids online. Continue reading
Tingle dating app aims to make online dating a safer experience
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The Vancouver company behind a dating app is aiming to make the online dating experience a safer one. Continue reading
Popular Chinese web browser may put personal data at risk
A popular web browser in China may be putting the personal information of hundreds of millions of users at risk, a new report has found. Continue reading
Catfish beware: Facebook is working on a feature to alert users of online impersonation
Facebook is testing a new feature that would automatically scan over one billion user profiles to find fake accounts impersonating real people Continue reading
