Value Added Tax (VAT) plays a vital role in the revenue generation of European Union (EU) member states. VAT lost in the EU refers to the gap between the expected VAT revenue and the actual amount collected by tax authorities. While the exact figure is challenging to determine, estimates suggest that the amount lost in […]
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In the digital age, the need to protect individuals, particularly minors, from accessing explicit content online has become increasingly important. While various methods exist to address this issue, content filtering emerges as a superior approach when compared to age verification. Age verification laws have been a popular topic of discussion when it comes to regulating
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How Does Internet Access Affect Students’ Ability to Learn The internet is a powerful tool. It can be used to learn new skills, connect with people around the world and gain access to information that was once unattainable. However widespread access to high-speed internet remains an elusive goal in many parts of the world. In
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Warning: This blog contains content on sexual abuse which may be triggering. It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the risk of online sexual exploitation for children. Since the global lockdown, many people are spending more time online, and so are predators – what can be more dangerous than a quarantined child sex
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According to the World Health organization, globally, it is estimated that up to 1 billion children ages 2 to 17 years, have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence or neglect in the past year. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month we recognize the importance of families and communities working together to protect
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Negative Effects of iGambling There are many different ways to gamble on the internet. This includes everything from online poker and sports betting to casino games and lottery tickets. While some people enjoy gambling online, others might find it hard to control themselves and end up spending more than they can afford. The popularity of
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At the annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Geneva, researchers recommended third-party, middleware software to help block inappropriate content on the internet. They recommend this software be used to protect users against the social media algorithms feeding them content they don’t want to see without encroaching on free speech rights. The IGF is an annual
The internet is a powerful tool for communication, entertainment, and education. However, it can also be used by criminals to access other people’s information and even steal from them. Businesses suffered 50% more cyber attack attempts per week in 2021, reaching a new all-time high. To safeguard against this threat, companies need to use some
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The EU’s digital market has been growing rapidly over the past decade, creating new jobs and opportunities for consumers. Concerns about the power of technology giants over competition and the role of digital platforms in online markets have negatively impacted the free flow of data within the digital ecosystem. Due to these concerns two new
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The internet is made up of text. Lots and lots of text. Whether it’s a website, URL, product description or blog post the web text we see on our screens may seem simple, but behind the scenes, there’s a lot going on. The thousands of languages spoken around the world today is a lot to
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Is Irish a Language? Irish, also referred to as Irish Gaelic, is the first and national language of the Republic of Ireland. Of Celtic origin, Irish was once the dominant language of Ireland and spoken by the majority of the population until the 18th century when a shift to English occurred. The increased use of
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English, the once dominant language, accounting for over 80% of content during the Internets’ formative years in the 1990s, has now dropped to around 30%. In today’s global and multi-lingual world, people are communicating on the internet not only in English, but a multitude of languages. Top languages in use on the internet now include
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