2024 Appropriate filtering and monitoring definitions published

The UK Safer Internet Centre has published the 2024 definitions for appropriate filtering and monitoring in schools, following a public consultation. These guidelines assist schools and providers in implementing effective internet safety measures. Key points include flexibility in managing filters, the distinction between discrimination and hate speech, the necessity of network-level filtering, and integrating monitoring systems with school policies. The consultation also emphasised maintaining non-negotiable filters for illegal content, like child exploitation and terrorism, while offering solutions like layered filtering and enhanced monitoring.