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  • Participation Survey: October to December 2022 publication

    The results of the October to December 2022 quarter of the Participation Survey.

    • Document type: Official Statistics
    • Part of a collection: Participation Survey: statistical releases
    • Organisation: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
    • Updated:
  • Participation Survey: July to September 2022 publication

    The results of the July to September 2022 quarter of the Participation Survey.

    • Document type: Official Statistics
    • Part of a collection: Participation Survey: statistical releases
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
    • Updated:
  • Bullying and online experiences among children in England and Wales: year ending March 2023

    The prevalence and nature of bullying and online experiences among children, using data from the 10- to 15-year-olds’ Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW).

    • Document type: Official Statistics
    • Organisation: Office for National Statistics
    • Updated:
  • Directory of UK Safety Tech Providers

    A directory of more than 80 UK-based companies which provide technology or solutions which facilitate safer online experiences, and protect users from harmful content, contact or conduct.

    • Document type: Research
    • Organisation: Department for Business and Trade and 1 others
    • Updated:
  • Testing the impact of algorithmic rankings on consumer choice

    This research shows positive and negative impacts of different algorithmic designs on consumer choice and the economy.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Organisation: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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  • Participation Survey 2021–22 annual report

    The results of the Participation Survey, covering the period from October 2021 to March 2022.

    • Document type: Official Statistics
    • Part of a collection: Participation Survey: statistical releases
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
    • Updated:
  • Participation Survey 2022–23 annual publication

    The results of the Participation Survey, covering the period from April 2022 to March 2023.

    • Document type: Official Statistics
    • Part of a collection: Participation Survey: statistical releases
    • Organisation: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
    • Updated:
  • Participation Survey: January to March 2023 publication

    The results of the January to March 2023 quarter of the Participation Survey.

    • Document type: Official Statistics
    • Part of a collection: Participation Survey: statistical releases
    • Organisation: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
    • Updated:
  • Media literacy uptake amongst 'hard to reach' citizens

    Study of UK citizens’ engagement with media literacy initiatives to identify which groups are ‘hard to reach’ and why this is the case.

    • Document type: Research
    • Organisation: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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  • Cross-sectoral challenges to media literacy

    A study of the challenges facing the UK media literacy landscape in relation to coordination, funding, evaluation and other issues that emerged through the research, and of the approaches taken to media literacy education in…

    • Document type: Research
    • Organisation: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
    • Updated:
  • UK Safety Tech sectoral analysis

    A sectoral analysis of UK Online Safety Technology, published in May 2020 and updated in May 2021, July 2022 and June 2023.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Organisation: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
    • Updated:
  • Participation Survey: ad hoc statistical releases

    This page lists links to ad hoc statistical analyses on the Participation Survey that have not been included in our standard publications.

    • Document type: Statistical data set
    • Organisation: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
    • Updated:
  • Digital consumer issues research

    This research was commissioned to help build and strengthen the DCMS Digital Regulation Policy team’s evidence base regarding digital consumer issues.

    • Document type: Research
    • Organisation: Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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  • Online harms research publications: December 2022

    This is a selection of research reports to enhance the online harms evidence base. This research has helped improve understanding of harms experienced by adults and children, as well as how online harm can be measured.

    • Document type: Research
    • Part of a collection: Online Safety Bill
    • Organisation: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
    • Updated:
  • Safety Tech in the UK: Skills and Capabilities

    An analysis of skills and capability needs within the UK safety tech sector.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Organisation: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
    • Updated:
  • Digital opportunities and harms

    Independent research conducted by PwC on the harms and opportunities associated with digital technologies prepared for DCMS.

    • Document type: Independent report
    • Organisation: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
    • Updated:
  • Adult Online Hate, Harassment and Abuse: A rapid evidence assessment

    A review of existing evidence on online harassment (including cyberbullying and trolling), revenge pornography and image-based abuse, and hate crime. The review highlights patterns of abuse based on age, sexual orientation, …

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Online harms research publications
    • Organisation: UK Council for Internet Safety
    • Updated:
  • Children’s online activities, risks and safety: A literature review by the UKCCIS Evidence Group

    A major literature review of evidence relating to children's online activities and safety.

    • Document type: Research and analysis
    • Part of a collection: Online harms research publications
    • Organisation: UK Council for Internet Safety
    • Updated: