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There’s a wide choice of online dating services out there - don’t get caught out by the small print. You can protect yourself by looking out for the following.
The CMA has reviewed the online dating industry and identified common terms and conditions and practices that are likely to be illegal under consumer law.
New online form for applications.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people travelling abroad.
If you manage an online platform that allows user generated content, these 7 steps will help you keep your business and your users safe.
How to meet your new sponsor and their family, while staying safe online. Also information about how to stay safe in the UK.
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
Find out what online harms are, how to manage them, and where to report them if they occur.
Guidance for defence personnel on the use of social media
British travellers to the US must register with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before their journey
Practical steps to manage the risk of online harm if your online platform allows people to live stream, or view live streams by others.
How to asses whether your pupils or students need help accessing the internet and resources available to help with access and safeguarding.
Practical steps to manage the risk of online harms if your online platform makes users’ account details and activity visible to others.
This page provides a collection of online media literacy resources and events.
The Online Safety Bill is a new set of laws to protect children and adults online. It will make social media companies more responsible for their users’ safety on their platforms.
This playbook explains how we use social media at GDS. In it, we share our best practice, what we've learned and what we're planning to do.
Find out how internet scams work and what to be aware of - misleading websites, report website fraud, suspicious communication and phishing
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