by Lynette Owens | Feb 6, 2020 | For Parents, For Teachers
by Lynette Owens What percent of the content on the internet do you believe is true? While there is certainly lots of reliable information online, it’s getting increasingly difficult to tell the genuine from the rumor-mill, the real from the fake news. And it may be...
by Lynette Owens | Jan 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
by Lynette Owens Nine years ago, I wrote a piece to coincide with Data Privacy Day 2011. It listed my top five hopes for how the industry could evolve to better protect the privacy of everyday consumers and their families. Fast forward to 2020, and as we mark the same...
by Lynette Owens | Dec 20, 2019 | For Parents, For Teachers
It’s been a busy time for our Internet Safety for Kids & Families (ISKF) team. Our outreach efforts at schools are gathering some great momentum, with our volunteers doing close to 80 events for parents and kids in the US over the past 3 months (and many more...
by Lynette Owens | Aug 28, 2019 | For Parents
It’s 20 years since cult movie The Matrix wowed cinema audiences around the world and unleashed a wave of speculation about the meaning of life and the nature of reality. At the heart of the plot was the conceit of the red and blue pill. Hero Neo, played by Keanu...
by Lynette Owens | Aug 21, 2019 | For Parents
Social media sits at the beating heart of 21st century family life. Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are all household names, and families are using one or more of these regularly. These apps are certainly great tools to help us socialize with friends, get...