7  Report concerns

  • The Internet provides many useful and entertaining services, but due to its global nature, it is very difficult to regulate. This means, as well as many legal uses, the Internet can also be used to support illegal activities.
  • If you have concerns about something you have seen on the Internet, there are a variety of organisations that you can turn to:

National Crime Agency’s Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre

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If you or a friend are suspicious about the way someone you have met online is behaving towards you, or they are asking you to do things that you feel uncomfortable with, report it to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Agency (CEOP).

This often starts with meeting some online and not really knowing who they are. If you feel uncomfortable get out and report it.

Internet Watch Foundation

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You should report any material you find online to the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) that shows:

  • pictures of children being sexually abused
  • criminal obscene pictures.

Parent Port

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You can report any concerns you or your parents have over what you see and hear in the media to Parent Port. This includes content on the Internet, such as:

  • a movie, game or advert that makes you feel upset, or is unsuitable for your age group
  • any other material online that is not suitable for your age and makes you feel surprised it is there.

True Vision

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If you find people being horrible online and trying to get you or groups of people to be horrible to others because of their religion, sex or where they come from, this may be a hate crime and is a criminal offense. You can report it to True Vision.

  • Watch the online video about Digital Safety, Responsibility and Awareness to learn more about staying safe on the Internet.
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6  File transfer

8  Activities