Research Shows Children Putting Themselves At Risk Through Regular Contact With Strangers Online
Research has found that large numbers of young school children are putting themselves at risk online through regular contact with strangers.
A survey found over a third of 8 to 13 year olds rarely or never talk to their parents about online safety.
Of this group over 34% are in regular contact with a stranger online.
The figures were published by the organisation CyberSafeIreland to mark 'Safer Internet Day'.
Alex Cooney, who's CEO of CyberSafeIreland, says the key to a safer internet is getting parents more involved:
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