Unveiling the Digital Dangers: Protecting Children Online

Cyber Synapse Podcast

Online safety campaigner and advisor to the Molly Rose foundation In this eye-opening video, Andy Burrows exposes the shocking reality of online risks faced by children and teens today. Drawing upon years of experience working at the NSPCC, Andy reveals startling statistics that highlight the urgent need to protect young people in the digital age. Key topics covered: 0:00 - The awareness of online risks among children 1:05 - The importance of creating a safe space for disclosure 1:31 - How targeted advertisements ruthlessly exploit children for profit 1:59 - Using metaphors to understand the insidious nature of online threats Andy emphasises that while children are all too aware of the dangers they face online, many struggle to disclose their experiences out of fear. He stresses the critical role supportive adults play in fostering a culture where children feel empowered to seek help. Through powerful analogies, like comparing targeted ads to personalized billboards in "Minority Report", Andy illustrates how product design has been weaponized against children. Parents, he argues, would be terrified if they truly grasped the extent of this exploitation. This video is a wake-up call for anyone concerned about child safety in the digital world. By breaking the silence and confronting these issues head-on, we can work towards creating safer online spaces for the next generation. https://andyburrows.substack.com/ here you will find the substack writings mentioned in the episode! #onlinesafety #safetyandtechnology #cybersafety About Cath Catherine Knibbs Online Harms and CyberPsychology - 30 years Consultant, Speaker & Educator, Psychotherapist, PHD Join Newsletter https://www.childrenandtech.co.uk/ Watch: TedX “Bodies, Brains and Technology: The Real Social Dilemma” on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRX_DWo3KPs The Polyvagal Motorway of wellness with brain and body visuals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGBv1KrJ5Pk Websites www.childrenandtech.co.uk www.catherineknibbs.co.uk www.privacy4.co.uk Social media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nibzy_5.0/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-knibbs-frsa-human-behaviour-technologist-2ba67b52/ Twitter https://twitter.com/nibzy Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Online-Harms-Cyber-Trauma-Young-People/100063745772632/ Books written by Catherine Knibbs Children, Technology and Healthy Development Online Harms and CyberTrauma Children and Sexual-based Online Harms