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Your child has less privacy online than kids in the US, UK & Ireland

Aussie kids are sitting ducks for targeted online ads and privacy pirates, and will remain so until we enact protective legislation.

 
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New alarm bells ringing for TikTok

Another week, another worry. The clock always seems to be ticking for TikTok, the world’s most popular video-sharing app for today’s kids.

 
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The iPhone apps that stalk us

We use our phone apps for everything nowadays. And they, in turn, are using us. But a new feature offers greater transparency into how it happens - and how to protect ourselves and our data. 

 
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Everything you always wanted to know about TikTok ...

It’s the biggest online phenomenon of the year - possibly of any year. It’s also been plagued with controversy over explicit content and privacy issues.

 
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When you're asked to share your phone number ... should you?

You’ve just shared your phone number. But what else have you shared? Here are the risks you may never have considered.

 
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You've just clicked 'I Agree' - but what have you actually agreed to?

When you agree to online terms of service, you are likely allowing your personal information to be shared - while signing away your legal rights to do anything about it. But that’s the just beginning ...

 
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New privacy features have made TikTok safer for kids. But by how much?

Better four years too late than never, right?

 
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Three top ways to protect their privacy on TikTok - or anywhere

The debate about TikTok is a reminder to be vigilant about the data we share with any app.

 
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Doxxing: What it is, and how to prevent it

Fanatical Taylor Swift fans vowed to get their revenge on a music critic whose review of her new album was insufficiently ecstatic. They posted the writer’s address and phone number on Twitter - resulting in an avalanche of online abuse ...

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