This month’s Online Safety Newsletter highlights several important updates to help families stay informed about children’s digital wellbeing. Here’s a quick look at what’s inside:
- Government announcement: New rules planned for next Spring, including a ban on social media for under‑16s and tighter restrictions for 16–17s.
- WhatsApp guidance: Age limits, new Parent‑Managed Accounts, and key risks such as group chats, hidden conversations and location sharing.
- Livestreaming risks: Why live content is hard to moderate and how to help children stay safe when watching or broadcasting.
- Instagram update: A new supervision tool giving parents insight into the topics their child engages with.
- Zangi Private Messenger: Low age rating but high privacy risks, including anonymous communication and hidden chats.
You can read the full details, advice and links in the newsletter attached below.