The Films and Publications Amendment Act 2018 was promulgated on 1 March 2019. This Amendment Act has made online content distributors liable for the content they host. This means that the FPAA will have a significant impact on ISPs, as well as foreign-based ISPs that provide services in South Africa. The FPAA aims to regulate […]
According to a 2019 survey done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 13.2% of students carried a weapon at least once during the 30 days prior to being surveyed, 7.4% reported they had been threatened or injured with a weapon, and 21.9% reported that they were in a physical fight. Predicting certain behavior
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Cybertip.ca, the national tip line for reporting online sexual exploitation of children, says they have seen an 88% increase in reports of online exploitation, including sextortion, since the pandemic began. We live in an era where almost every child has access to a smart phone or tablet, making sexting and sextortion a huge risk for
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With so many social media apps trending every year, it’s not surprising that parents have a tough time keeping up with their tweens and teens online habits. Let’s be real – parents just don’t have the time to sit there and scroll through videos for hours, but if there’s one thing we know they’re concerned
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Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. This crime isn’t just about crossing borders and forced labor, it’s a growing epidemic that consumes a hidden figure between 20 million and 40 million people worldwide. It is so common, and many of the victims go unnoticed. The harsh reality is, it is very likely that
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The digital landscape is constantly evolving, so while the internet provides students with wonderful opportunities to learn and grow, it can also expose them to new dangers that we may not be fully aware of. It’s become more important than ever to become familiar and reevaluate the tools we have to protect students from harm on the internet, such as the 4C’s of online safety. This is the first
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6.3.7 GA Release Netsweeper is pleased to announce the Netsweeper 6.3.7 GA release. This is the seventh and final release in the 6.3 release cycle and finirename.shes all major features in the 6.3 release series. Features in 6.3.7 GA are listed below (For a list of all 6.3 New Features, click here): New Categories have been
