Safer Internet Day 2023

guest · Feb 7, 2023

February 7, 2023

Safer Internet Day 2023 takes place today, Tuesday, 7 February. Significantly, it is the 20th edition of the campaign!
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As usual, much of the campaign's activity will play out on social media. Be sure to check our Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn profiles, and review the #SaferInternetDay and #SID2023 hashtags to keep track of - and contribute to - the discussions.

Noting the global reach of the Safer Internet Day campaign, on this site you can discover more about the actions of European Safer Internet Centres, global Safer Internet Day Committees, and a range of organisational and industry supporters to mark the day. Profile pages are constantly being updated with outputs and successes from the day, so please come back often for the latest news and updates.
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Read on to find out more about practical ways in which you can get involved in the campaign, not just on Safer Internet Day but all year around.

Read more about the Safer Internet Day campaign
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guest · Feb 7, 2023

Google will blur explicit images in search by default
It's one of several upcoming features the company announced on Safer Internet Day.
By Kris Holt @krisholt - February 7, 2023

Today is Safer Internet Day and Google is marking the occasion by revealing features designed to, well, make it safer to do things on the internet. The company says that, in the coming months, it will blur explicit images in search results for all users as a default setting, even if they don't have SafeSearch switched on. SafeSearch filtering is already the default for signed-in users under the age of 18.
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You'll be able to adjust the settings if you don't have a supervised account or you're signed out and you'd prefer to see butts and stuff in search results (the filter is designed to blur violent images as well). According to screenshots that Google shared, the blur setting will mask explicit images, but not text or links. The filter setting covers up all three.
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Meanwhile, Google is adding another layer of protection to the built-in password manager on Chrome and Android. The company says that if a user has a supported computer, they'll have the option to require biometric authentication before filling a saved password into a form.

The company says it's bolstering privacy protections in the Google app for iOS too. Soon, you'll be able to secure the app using Face ID to keep prying eyes away from your data.
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Google: Creating a safer internet for everyone

Jen Fitzpatrick - February 7, 2023
Including more privacy protections and new tools to keep families safe online
Every day, we work hard to keep you safe online amid growing cyber threats. We do this by developing online protections that focus on your security and privacy and put you in control of your settings based on your individual needs. It’s how we keep more people safe online than anyone else in the world. With today being Safer Internet Day, we want to share the latest ways we’re working to protect you online.
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Navigating family friendly content and online safety tools
When it comes to kids and families using our platforms, we know keeping them safe is a priority. That’s why we’ve invested in building experiences that align with kids’ and teens’ developmental stages and needs. We also offer tools that give families the power to manage their relationship with technology, like Family Link, which allows parents to monitor their children’s online activity, set screen time limits, apply content restrictions and more. Building on this work, today we’re introducing new initiatives and tools.
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guest · Feb 8, 2023

Apple highlights 8 ways to keep kids safer online with iPhone and iPad
By Michael Potuck @michaelpotuck - February 7, 2023

In honor of Safer Internet Day, Apple has shared a list of features and tips to provide a more secure and private experience for kids on devices like iPhone and iPad. Along with 8 ways to stay safer, Apple has highlighted its dedicated educational hub for parents and families plus a new free Today at Apple session called “Your Kids and Their Devices.”
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Apple shared all the details in a Newsroom post:

“In recognition of Safer Internet Day on 7 February, Apple is sharing powerful tools and resources to empower families and keep children safe online. As a longtime privacy and security leader, Apple continues to innovate, create, and uplift family-friendly tools that promote children’s safety and privacy — along with parental controls that help families understand, monitor, and set limitations on their children’s screen time.”
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8 ways to keep kids safer online with iPhone and iPad
Apple lists iPhone and iPad features including Family Sharing, Screen Time, Downtime, Communication Limits, Communication Safety, Content & Privacy Restrictions, Ask to Buy, and the Made for Kids section as valuable resources: [...]

Along with those 8 features, Apple is offering a new “Your Kids and Their Devices” Today at Apple session across its 500 retail stores.

“[...] The 60-minute session covers how to manage content and maintain privacy with the latest features on iPhone and iPad, including Family Sharing, Screen Time, App Limits, and more. To sign up for a session, visit apple.co/safer-internet-uk.”
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