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18 March 2022
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New National Cyber Strategy launched
On 15 Dec, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Steve Barclay, launched the UK’s new National Cyber Strategy (NCS) – available here. What is the National Cyber Strategy (NCS)? The NCS details how the UK will work as a responsible cyber...
17 January 2022
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Online Respect
A post from Bruce Flowers, IT professional and Get Safe Online Ambassador in Belize, for Get Safe Online Week Engaging in a discussion about online respect can be a sensitive topic, depending on which side you are. However, the goal is to be able...
21 October 2021
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Online respect: challenging online ageism and age discrimination is crucial
A post from Heléna Herklots CBE, Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, for Get Safe Online Week During the pandemic, our use of the internet has increased significantly and many older people who are online are now spending more time on...
20 October 2021
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