Lawsuit Claims BackPage.com Aids Sex Trafficking
The BackPage lawsuit could have a major effect on sex trafficking. The ruling in the case could also have a huge impact on free speech in the online world.
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Yik Yak App: A Parent Guide to Social Media
Recently, the Washington Post did a report on how Yik Yak has become a scourge across the land on high school and college campuses from California to Concord, N.H.
Lawsuit Claims BackPage.com Aids Sex Trafficking
The victims say they were raped multiple times when they were teenagers and that the website is partially responsible for their sex trafficking.
WebSafety Keeps Kids Safe on the Internet
The WebSafety app empowers parents to keep track of their childrens’ smartphone and tablet usage. It can trigger alerts for vulgar language, flag websites and monitor apps that kids and teens download onto their phones and tablets. Those are just a few of the options available.
Subtweeting: What Is It?
Subtweeting is a passive-aggressive way to cyberbully without having to be held accountable. It is more common among high school students and young Twitter users; teens and tweens.
Your Teen is Talking to Strangers and Giving Out Too Much Info
Teens often seek social networks considered to be the “no parent zone.” Cyberbullying is still prevalent on the world wide web and teens are often the victim. Cyberbullying conflicts are also carried into offline altercations.
Stand Against Spying- A Coalition Seeking to Stop Government Mass Spy Programs
The group has launched a website called “Stand Against Spying” and has become a watchdog of Congress. Although the organizations are vastly different in terms of missions, goals, and communities they all agree that mass surveillance is a violation of the United States Constitution.
Personal Data: Who Has Your Back?
“Who Has Your Back?” You might be surprised about which companies have your back and which companies don’t. The EFF report looks at the policies and practices of various technology companies and gives companies stars for certain items that address security concerns of consumers.
Skype Safety Tips for Kids and Parents
Skype is a free video chat and instant messaging service widely used for family and friends to keep in touch with each other. Parents and kids often use the service as it was intended, but sometimes kids and parents get a rude shock.
Eraser Challenge Draws Concerns from Parents and Schools
A dangerous game called “Eraser Challenge” has gone viral and is fast becoming popular with teenagers.