{"id":224334,"date":"2025-05-29T13:44:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T13:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/?page_id=224334"},"modified":"2025-07-31T21:00:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T21:00:11","slug":"supporting-online-trust-and-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/action-plan\/online-trust-and-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Online Trust and Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We work to help newly connected people have a safer online experience.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When they first get connected, new Internet users enter a complex digital environment, which can be difficult to navigate safely without prior experience. Helping newly connected users develop trust and safety skills is essential for building a safer, more trustworthy, and inclusive Internet. So, to ensure that everyone can take advantage of all the opportunities that the Internet offers, the Internet Society has teamed up with the community to co-create a practical, sustainable community-led online safety program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What We Mean by Safety<\/h3><\/div>

The ability to identify and avoid potentially harmful experiences online.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What We Mean by Trust<\/h3><\/div>

The ability to identify trustworthy online sources, sites, and applications and avoid those that are not trustworthy.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Addressing Lack of Trust in the Internet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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We want everyone to be able to access information, resources and a network of online safety champions to ensure that they have the latest information about how to keep themselves safe online. Through the joint development of resources and training materials, we aim to equip everyone with the knowledge to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n