This is not an April Fool’s joke. From 3 April, online platforms in the EU will no longer detect child sexual abuse material. 99% of reports rely on this detection. A coalition of 247 organisations is calling for urgent action. Read ECLAG's full statement: childsafetyineurope.com/wp-content/u...

Ireland is following in the footsteps of Australia and plans to restrict social media access for under 16s - but could it even work? We’re joined on The Explainer by Philip Arneill from @cybersafekids.bsky.social Listen now pod.link/1452246930/e...

In today's @irishtimes.com I spoke to parents and experts about the impact of too much screen time on developing brains and why limiting time on devices and allowing children to be bored is beneficial. @cybersafekids.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...

Is too much screentime damaging children and teenagers’ brains?

A recent US study claims the younger generation has become ‘cognitively stunted’ by an overreliance on digital technology

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YouTube is sending teenage girls down a rabbit hole of eating disorder content. Social media platforms must put young people's safety over profit. Our research in @cybersafekids.bsky.social Alex Cooney's article in the @irishexaminer.bsky.social ‬ 👇 www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Social media aimed at kids is driven by profit, not safety

Big tech claims products targeted at children are designed for safety — but all the research proves otherwise, says Alex Cooney

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As parents, we wouldn’t let our kids jump in the deep end of the swimming pool unprepared or unsupervised, so why do it online? Remember, online or offline, #SameRulesApply ➡️ www.cybersafekids.ie/samerulesapply The #SameRulesApply campaign is supported by the @hselive.bsky.social and Accenture

Same Rules Apply (2025)

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‼️ To ensure your child’s experiences online are as positive as they can be, @cybersafekids.bsky.social bring you this updated digital parenting guide. ➡️ www.cybersafekids.ie/samerulesapp... The #SameRulesApply campaign is kindly supported by @hselive.bsky.social and Accenture