More children show photos on net

MORE Irish children are displaying their photographs on the internet which can lead to strangers discovering their location, an expert has warned.

Rachel O’Connell of the University of Central Lancashire said children needed to use more “critical reasoning” when considering giving anyone their picture or passing out contact details.

Ms O’Connell, who is working on a new internet site websafecrackers.com to ensure children form a more “critical reasoning” when using technology, said the latest development involved children uploading pictures onto the internet from their mobile phones.