Safer Internet Day 2012
Families across the UK are being encouraged to discover the digital world together as new research shows young people look to their parents for internet safety support.
The research – released as part of Safer Internet Day 2012 – reveals that three quarters of 9-16 year olds feel they benefit from talking to their parents about their internet use.
It also shows that parents who talk to their children about the internet help to protect against potential online risks.
But it’s not just a one way street.
The Safer Internet Day 2012 research also reveals that two thirds of young people help their parents or carers use the internet, including one in six who help with safety features like privacy settings.
Connecting Generations
Connecting Generations is the theme of this year’s Safer Internet Day and highlights the benefits of sharing internet safety know-how at home.
To help families test out their internet safety know-how together, the UK Safer Internet Centre – which is responsible for co-ordinating Safer Internet Day activities in the UK – has launched a free, online quiz.
The Internet Safety IQ Test covers safety issues related to social networks, online entertainment, internet-gaming and mobiles – and awards users with an Internet Safety IQ score.
It also provides top tips on how to discover the digital world safely, from how to secure privacy settings, to how to enjoy film and music from safe, official websites.
Try out the Internet Safety IQ test
Online behaviour
The UK Safer Internet Centre website also offers five conversation starters to help parents and children discuss online behaviour together.
A 12-hour radio broadcast will also be hosted on the site throughout Safer Internet Day to help listeners share their inspiring stories and words of advice around popular online safety issues.
Safer Internet Day is an annual initiative which promotes safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among children and young people across the world.
Hundreds of high-profile partners are supporting Safer Internet Day, 2012 including Ofcom.
Click here for more information on the research that Ofcom undertakes in this area
Advice and complaints
-
Your fixed line, mobile and internet
Our job is to make sure that phone companies treat you fairly.
Our advice and monitoring forms -
TV and Radio Programmes
Are you concerned about a programme you have seen on television or listened to on the radio?
Find out how to complain -
TV and Radio reception problems
The BBC are responsible for investigating complaints of interference to domestic radio and television.
Advice and how to report a problem
Stay up to date
-
Ofcom Consultations
-
The Communications Market
-
The Consumer Experience
-
Enforcement Bulletins
-
Audience complaints