{"id":1575,"date":"2017-02-07T20:40:47","date_gmt":"2017-02-07T20:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesocialelement.agency\/?p=1575"},"modified":"2023-10-07T16:45:06","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T15:45:06","slug":"3-big-issues-brands-need-think-safer-internet-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesocialelement.agency\/3-big-issues-brands-need-think-safer-internet-day","title":{"rendered":"The 3 Big Issues Brands Need to Think About on Safer Internet Day."},"content":{"rendered":"

February 7\u00a0is Safer Internet Day<\/a><\/strong> – a global event aimed at promoting \u201csafe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people.\u201d<\/span>
\nHelping ensure the internet is a safe place for brands and their customers is one of our founding principles as an agency<\/strong>. While things have a come a long way since we started in 2002, how we use technology is constantly evolving and brands need to be aware of the changing landscape when it comes to digital safety.
\nThe recent <\/span>
Family Online Safety Institute\u2019s annual conference<\/span><\/a> in Washington highlighted three areas (among many) brands and platforms need to be mindful of.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Collecting personal data? You need a robust plan to keep it safe. \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Recent years have seen an uptick in the creation of children\u2019s toys which connect to an online account, where registration is required and therefore personally identifiable information is collected. But what are the <\/span>implications of smart and connected toys<\/span><\/a> on a policy level as well as in day-to-day household use?<\/span>
\nToy creators and their parent companies have lots to consider to ensure both user privacy and safety<\/strong>. For example:
\nWhat happens when toy companies stop supporting\/patching\/updating products? How will consumers be made aware?<\/span><\/i>
\nWhat happens to any collected data when the toys are online?<\/span><\/i>
\nIf your company plans to create \u2018connected\u2019 items of any kind – be they toys, household items, or personal gadgets (think: fitbit!) – we can help you navigate <\/span>\u00a0through potential issues by advising on risk management.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Online harassment is highly nuanced – what is your brand\u2019s take on it?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Understanding your audience and their concerns over online safety should help shape your organisation\u2019s communication style, tone of voice, and future Social Media strategies.
\nLast year, The Data & Society Research Institutions looked at how online abuse affected different segments of <\/span>digital users between the ages of 15 and 29 years old. Their paper <\/span>
Online Harassment, Digital Abuse and Cyberstalking in America<\/span><\/a> found that<\/span><\/p>\n