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Sexual abuse no longer focused on offline meetings, experts warn

Grooming of children online no longer leads to offline meetings, with smartphones a cause for concern

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Time to train as computer science is finally recognised by national curriculum

Changes to the national curriculum will see computing become an integral part of education at both primary and secondary schools

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Respect: Safer Internet Day

Ten birthday of online safety campaign looks at the rights as well as responsibilities of online users

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Google donates 15,000 Raspberry Pis to UK schoolchildren

Raspberry Pi Foundation says it is time to find kids with aptitude for computing

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Ofcom slaps £100k fine on Playboy for failing to protect kids from online porn

Age verification on two Playboy-owned websites deemed not acceptable by media regulator

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NRA release iPhone target practice game that lets players shoot coffins

NRA says shooting game is designed to educate about safe gun use and laws

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Set up new users with a Microsoft account in Windows 8

Create and manage user accounts on your new Windows 8 computer – including how to turn on Family Safety, add different Start Screen backgrounds and more

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David Cameron calls for all new computers to have pornography on/off switch

Prime Minister weighs in on debate over how to protect children from adult content online

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Free music, games and fun to entertain the family this Christmas

Music, internet exploration and fun online games for kids

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Government rejects automatic online porn blocking plans

Rejects pleas to force ISPs to force customers to 'opt-in' by default to adult content

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Germans to blame for Wii U’s 18-rated games block

Child protection law in Germany means 18-rated games on Nintendo's online store can only be sold late at night

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The Dandy goes online

Classic comic leaves print and takes to the web

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PKTMNY Visa debit card will teach youngsters money management

In an increasingly cashless society new debit card will show children as young as eight how to manage money online

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