In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, digital technology has woven itself into the very fabric of our daily lives. From education and healthcare to communication and entertainment, the digital realm offers unparalleled convenience and efficiency. However, as we embrace the digital age, it is crucial to remember that not everyone has equal access to its benefits. […]
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The UK’s Keeping Children Safe in Education’s comprehensive framework serves as a safeguarding cornerstone for the nation’s educational institutions, prioritising the well-being and security of its young learners. In an ever-evolving landscape of risks, from online threats to physical harm, this document provides guidance and standards that help schools and educators create safe environments conducive to learning.
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In an age defined by digital connectivity and technological progress, the safety of our children in the online realm has become an increasingly critical concern. With the proliferation of the internet and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), the potential for harm has also escalated. One of the most alarming consequences of this convergence
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Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) is a distressing and deeply concerning issue that has emerged as a growing challenge worldwide. With the rapid advancement of technology and the pervasive nature of the internet, the distribution and consumption of CSAM have reached alarming proportions. The internet has provided an unprecedented platform for the dissemination of such
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In an ever-evolving world fraught with scams and fraud, the battle countries face to safeguard financial integrity and trust has never been more critical. Strengthening legislation and regulation emerges as a powerful weapon in the arsenal against these deceptive tactics. Deceitful individuals and organized criminal networks have harnessed the power of the digital age to
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In the relentless pursuit of prosperous societies and indispensable public services, governments rely on the crucial cornerstone known as Value Added Tax (VAT). This powerful tax not only breathes life into public initiatives and social welfare programs but also stands as a formidable revenue pillar. Nevertheless, the daunting obstacle of uncollected VAT casts a dark
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Step into the shadows of the virtual world, where illegal online gambling poses a formidable challenge to nations, transcending borders and leaving a trail of far-reaching consequences. In the digital age, the proliferation of the internet has opened a myriad of opportunities for businesses, communication, and entertainment. However, alongside its many advantages, the online world
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Amidst the ever-changing internet landscape, a pervasive and global threat emerges—online radicalization and terrorism. In recent years, the internet has transformed the way we communicate, access information, and engage with the world. While this digital revolution has brought many positive changes, it has also led to the rise of a darker phenomenon: online radicalization and
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In an interconnected world where borders blur and technologies advance at an exponential pace, countries face an array of challenges that demand collective solutions. From the rise of terrorism and radicalization to the surge of illegal online gambling and uncollected tax revenue, governments worldwide must address these issues effectively to safeguard their societies and foster
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Even with robust security measures in place they can be thwarted inadvertently by the humans in the loop. While most cybersecurity discussions revolve around the familiar layers of the OSI model: physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation, and application. However, beyond this well-known framework, there are three “hidden” layers that play a crucial role in
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In 2022, 199,363 of the URLs the IWF confirmed as child sexual abuse material contained images and videos made and/or shared via an internet connected device with a camera. The amount of this material has increased nine per cent compared to 2021. The internet has brought about tremendous opportunities for global connectivity and knowledge-sharing, but
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Starting September 1st, 2023, the UK Department for Education (DfE) will be introducing changes to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance. This statutory guidance applies to all children under the age of 18 and details both the legal (“must” do) requirements and best (“should” do) practices for safeguarding in schools. This document
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