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Why Online Duty of Care Legislation Matters - Especially for the Kids Without a Safety Net
Not all kids have adults protecting them online—Duty of Care laws are needed to hold Big Tech accountable for building safer platforms for all youth.

The White Hatter
Apr 294 min read


How Youth & Teens Search Discord For Porn
Discord isn’t built for child safety—parents must stay involved, set rules, and guide kids through risks like explicit content, grooming, and weak age checks.

The White Hatter
Apr 265 min read


Your Photos Could Reveal Your Location Even Without Your Phone’s Geotags Turned On!
AI can now pinpoint photo locations even without geotags—blur backgrounds, limit viewers, and teach kids to share images safely to protect privacy.

The White Hatter
Apr 202 min read


New Instagram Feature Alert: What Parents Need to Know About “Share Location With”
New Instagram location-sharing feature lets users broadcast real-time GPS data—set your teen’s to “Invisible Mode” to protect privacy and safety.

The White Hatter
Apr 122 min read


We All Need Friends Like This - How A Friend Is Helping A Family In Crisis When Their Child Went Missing
A concerned adult, not police, may have saved two trafficked teens by using digital sleuthing—proof that proactive, informed parenting truly matters.

The White Hatter
Apr 75 min read


We Can Identify Travel-Related Content From Screen Shots, So Why Not Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
AI already scans our photos for ads and services—why not use it to detect child sexual abuse material, with strict safeguards, to protect kids from harm?

The White Hatter
Mar 314 min read


The Rise of Tech-Facilitated Abuse: When No One Believes You - A Case Study in Digital Control and Harassment
Tech-facilitated abuse is real. With expertise, victims can reclaim control, but systemic change is urgently needed to support and believe their experiences.

The White Hatter
Feb 214 min read


The Hidden Business of Social Media: How Ads Target Teens
Social media tracks and targets teens using data and location; teach youth to protect privacy, question ads, and become informed digital citizens.

The White Hatter
Feb 176 min read


Teen Digital Relationship Abuse: A Growing Concern
Teen digital relationship abuse is rising. Open dialogue, education, and boundary-setting are key to preventing tech-enabled control and harm.

The White Hatter
Feb 134 min read


The Hidden Business of Social Media: How Ads Target Teens
Social media sells teen attention and data to advertisers—teaching digital literacy helps youth protect privacy and spot manipulation, not just scroll blindly.

The White Hatter
Feb 106 min read


Duty to Report CSAM by Law - Online Services in Canada
In Canada, ISPs must report CSAM or face fines up to $100K. Youth and families can leverage this law to demand action when illegal content is found online.

The White Hatter
Nov 29, 20236 min read


The Bad - Youth Tech and Internet Use
The internet offers great benefits, but parents must stay aware of risks like cyberbullying, exploitation, hate speech, dark patterns, and online shaming.

The White Hatter
Aug 30, 20228 min read
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