Internet Safety Day: How to stay in control on the internet

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As figures reveal over half of young people say they had been asked for a sexual image or video of themselves, ChildLine has come up with a unique way of trying to get users in the habit of saying no to pressure on the internet.

The organisation has created a free app that contains internet memes to help spread the word about the dangers of sexting.

The organisation, that provides a counselling service to young people, is warning them that once an explicit photograph or video is sent, it's no longer in their control. It's urging people to feel comfortable enough to send a friendly picture using the app to get the message across.

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More than one in five (22%) of eight to 17-year-olds surveyed in Wales said they did not raise their concerns because they were worried about getting into trouble.

The images can be saved to your phone and also uploaded to social networking sites like Instagram Credit: Zipit/ChildLine

The app also provides information and advice on what to do in a 'sexting' crisis.

It's hoped the app will target young people who find themselves in an uncomfortable situation Credit: Zipit/ChildLine