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Rules for online and distance selling for businesses
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How to asses whether your pupils or students need help accessing the internet and resources available to help with access and safeguarding.
Find out about the Competition and Market Authority (CMA)'s work to tackle potentially harmful online selling practices.
Guidance for defence personnel on the use of social media
Online Centres Network offers free internet access, computer training courses for beginners and advice getting online - often free, or at low cost
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Practical steps to manage the risk of online harms if your online platform allows people to search user generated content.
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