online safety

Empowering Commonwealth Countries to Safeguard their Citizens Online

Introduction The internet is the single most transformative and enabling development in modern times, bringing significant economic, social and political benefits. The internet and digital technologies are powerful catalysts for economic growth and development for all, and the impact of digital inclusion can be profound and wide-ranging. A recent example has been the exchange of […]

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Building Australian adults’ digital confidence and resilience online

Digital confidence — also called digital literacy or digital intelligence — refers to the skills to safely navigate the internet, to critically engage with online information and to effectively manage relationships with others online. As the internet becomes increasingly important in our everyday lives, it is critical that Australians have the confidence, and the skills,

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How COVID-19 impact on Australian adults’ online activities and attitudes

Overview Australia’s COVID-19 social distancing and isolation measures have led to significant changes in the way we live, triggering dramatic lifestyle changes for families and individuals across the country. One of the most notable changes is our increased dependence on the internet to maintain social and economic connections. This research report, based on a survey

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COVID-19 impact on Australian adults’ online activities and attitudes

Overview Australia’s COVID-19 social distancing and isolation measures have led to significant changes in the way we live, triggering dramatic lifestyle changes for families and individuals across the country. One of the most notable changes is our increased dependence on the internet to maintain social and economic connections. This research report, based on a survey

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Parenting in the digital age

Previous research undertaken by eSafety into the digital lives of young people in Australia found that parents are an important source of support when things go wrong online (Office of the eSafety Commissioner, 2018), with 55% of young people who have experienced something negative online reporting that they had confided in their parents (Office of

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