Trigger warning: this article contains a frank discussion to raise awareness of the effects of this issue on women, men and the LGBTQ+ community, so read at your own discretion. During the month of April, the Digital Safety Intern will be discussing gendered harms on the internet. After women’s history month and international women’s day […]

Continuing with our theme of ‘Curating your Online Presence’, I have put together some resources to help you control your data on social media platforms. Privacy basics It makes sense to start with the basic considerations of privacy – look through these tips and then read on for a more comprehensive overview of different data […]

Hi, it’s Aysha again – the Digital Safety Intern with the Digital Skills, Design and Training Team at the University of Edinburgh. Each month I explore different aspects of Digital Safety, Wellbeing and Citizenship. In March 2025 the set theme is Curating your online presence . It explores technical and social aspects of curating yourself […]

 1. Verify yourself Most dating apps encourage their users to verify themselves. This is not a pointless, time-consuming activity – it helps add a layer of authenticity to your profile and helps people avoid scams and false profiles. This can protect you from hackers using your photos to pose as you on apps. Usually, the […]