Technology and youth
Report
Profiling children for advertising: Facebook’s monetisation of young people's personal data
Using Facebook as a case study, this report explores how social media platforms profile young people for advertising purposes. Stronger data protection regulations are needed to ensure data relating to under 18-year-olds is only used in ways that are in their best interests.
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The digital lives of Aussie teens
This research provides a glimpse into the digital lives of Australian teenagers, how they deal with negative online experiences, the types of information they need to stay safe online and the information sources that they trust. It also looks at the types of positive online behaviours in which they engage.
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Online safety for young people with intellectual disability
This research report explores the benefits and challenges of engaging online for young people with intellectual disability from the perspective of young people themselves, their parents, carers and educators.
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Youth check-in: exploring young people’s experiences of phone and internet services
For many people, telephone and internet services are vital for work, study, accessing services and keeping connected with family and friends. This report looks at young people’s experiences and issues with accessing and using 'phone and internet services.
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New Zealand children’s experiences of online risks and their perceptions of harm
This research report presents findings from a quantitative study regarding different aspects related to risks and online safety. It looks at the online experiences that children find bothersome and upsetting and explores the hurtful behaviours they encounter or engage in, both online and in person.