Tuesday, 14 November 2017

UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS)

New technologies inspire children to be creative, communicate and learn. However, while the internet is a great resource, it is important that children and young people are protected from the risks they may encounter. The UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) is a group of more than 200 organisations drawn from across government, industry, law, academia and charity sectors that work in partnership to help keep children safe online. The Council was established in 2008 following a review by Professor Tanya Byron discussing, and taking action, on topical issues concerning children’s use of the internet.

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Open consultation - Internet Safety Strategy green paper

Consultation description

The Internet Safety Strategy looks at how we can ensure Britain is the safest place in the world to be online. The Strategy considers the responsibilities of companies to their users, the use of technical solutions to prevent online harms and government’s role in supporting users.

The consultation covers various aspects of online safety including:

the introduction of a social media code of practice, transparency reporting and a social media levy,
technological solutions to online harms,
developing children’s digital literacy,
support for parents and carers,
adults’ experience of online abuse, and
young people’s use of online dating websites/ applications.

Also published today: Children’s online activities, risks and safety: A literature review by the UKCCIS Evidence Group. To be found on the UKCCIS webpage

If you would like to review a list of the consultation questions before completing the online survey, please contact us at the email address below.