#Online
Consumers warned about new online scam advertising cheap flights
Consumers are advised not to use public Wi-Fi when buying things online, and to ensure ‘https’ is before the website address.
New online booking system for driving tests to be launched in the autumn
Currently the national average waiting time for a driving test is eight weeks.
Primary school website taken over by hardcore porn after IT mixup
When you clicked on the link, you were instead directed to a porn website with categories including ‘humiliation’ and ‘spandex’. The issue has since been resolved.
New law to crack down on cyberbullying and material that promotes self-harm
Minister for Communications Richard Bruton is proposing the establishment of an Online Safety Commissioner.
'Like an episode of Winning Streak': Video game loot boxes exposing children to gambling, Dáil hears
Future gambling legislation could include provisions on loot boxes in video games.
80% of 8 to 10-year-olds own a device capable of accessing the internet, and 40% are talking to strangers online
Today is Safer Internet Day, with organisations working to raise awareness around how people can be more safe online.
Woman fears for her safety due to online messages sent from male 'stalker', court hears
The woman claims the unwanted communications began almost a decade ago.
These are the most visited pages on Wikipedia in 2018
Royals, football and films. Some things don’t change.
Fulham vow to take 'strongest possible action' after Kamara suffers racist abuse
The club has spoken out after vile online abuse followed the striker’s penalty miss on Saturday.
The features of online hate speech in Ireland and why it's often not flagged
A DCU report said that there were two types of people who posted hate speech: those “versed” in it and those who just reproduce it.
Man charged over alleged 7-year online harassment campaign against number of women
He was remanded for eight weeks from today while a book of evidence is prepared.
Out of your league? Study shows most online daters seek more desirable mates
The majority of people in the analysed dating networks contact other people who are 25% more desirable than themselves.
Teenager who named her brother's sex abuse victims online jailed
Sophie Turner named the victims in the comments of a Liverpool Echo story.
Press Council attacks 'unaccountable' social media for 'giving space to conspiracy theorists'
The Press Ombudsman also said it has increased aggressiveness in public discourse.
Yanny or Laurel? What do you hear in the internet's latest mind-melting debate
It’s The Dress 2018.
Poll: Do you agree with someone sharing photos of their children online?
For some, sharing photos of their children is the most natural thing imaginable. For others, it’s completely unfair to the child in question.
'Common sense prevailed': Proposal to raise digital age of consent to 16 rejected
Children’s rights groups had strongly opposed the proposal.
Roisin Shortall: 'Harvesting the personal data of children for marketing purposes is repugnant'
If it isn’t clearly prohibited there is no incentive for these companies to stop the practice, writes Roisin Shortall.
Why some fashion stores like Penneys and TK Maxx resist selling online
Despite its popularity, e-commerce doesn’t always make business sense.
Poll: Is online pornography a 'useful' way to learn about sex?
A new survey suggests that around one in five young people feel that it is a useful way to find out about sex.
Does Facebook really not sell your data to advertisers?
We take a look.
Woman fired for giving Trump the finger sues her former employer
Juli Briskman said the decision to terminate her was a violation of her right to free speech.
Spotify made its debut on Wall Street and rocketed to a $30bn valuation
The company debut valuation was more than Twitter and Snapchat.
False information travels much faster than the truth on Twitter
Falsehoods are 70% more likely to be retweeted than the truth, new research has found.
Mass-goers told there is 'no obligation' to attend religious services today
The public has been told they can view mass online instead.
Public warned not to give out bank details after reports of phone scams
A number of “vishing” cases have been brought to the Gardaí’s attention in the past few weeks.
'Johnny f*****g Sexton' - The reaction to Ireland's last-gasp win over France
‘Bottle and brilliance – can’t buy it.’
FactFind: Is it actually a crime to download movies without paying?
After a court ruling this week, we were asked to find out the facts.
Government to oppose regulation of political ads as it would ban TDs advertising their local clinics
Fianna Fáil said the new Bill will ensure the government stay within the definition of what is political advertising.
Mary Lou McDonald says she's glad Barry Walsh resigned over comments about female politicians
The Sinn Féin deputy leader was subject to online abuse by Walsh.
Former German spy found guilty of trying to share state secrets while pretending to be jihadist
The former banker and a father-of-four was also an ex-gay porn actor.
'A connection to the place they know': There's a new online mental health service for teenagers
Turn2MeYouth offers online peer support and individual counselling to 16-19 year olds.
World's oldest white supremacist and KKK website pulled offline
The founder of the forum website Stormfront said he was still trying to get it back online.
Moderators of Irish online forum have had their personal information leaked after deleting hate speech
The practice, known as doxxing, is not specifically addressed under Irish law but can be illegal in certain circumstances.
White nationalist extremism being blocked from online social networks
Online chat rooms were used to help organise the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville.
Irresponsible or realistic: Is 13 too young for the digital age of consent?
More and more children have access to the internet, making it difficult to protect them from inappropriate content.
There's been a surge in complaints about Irish 'influencers' plugging products Exclusive
Three times the amount of complaints have been received so far in 2017 compared to all of last year.
Children as young as 8 being blackmailed with their own sexual images by online criminals
A number of children have died by suicide after falling victim to ‘sextortion’.
Government spending €1.5 million to store paper records each year
Storing paper files in off-site locations is costing over €1.5m every year.
Belgian King vs Burger King: Country's royal family outraged at fast food chain ad
An online ad asks users to choose between King Philippe or Burger King.
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