Hi folks,
My apologies for an incorrect link to Think Privacy earlier. The correct link
is
below.
Stay safe tomorrow!
Eamonn
www.thinkprivacy.ch
On 17 Feb 2022, at 20:05, Dominique Farrell <dominiqueafarrell@xxxxxxxxx>===========================================================
wrote:
New research shows that privacy and security in relation to personal
information was identified as the biggest concern for older people when it
comes to using the internet.
The research from Vodafone Ireland Foundation also reveals that 74% of those
aged between 65 and 75 said they were most nervous about signing up or
paying for something by mistake online.
When it comes to seeking support in getting online, half of those surveyed
have looked to family or friends for help with technology but 51% said they
did not want to bother family members or friends.
64% of older people said they would be comfortable in learning new internet
or digital skills if they had someone to help them, while 61% think that
improved digital skills would have a positive impact on their lives.
58% also said they would feel less isolated if they could connect to others
using the internet.
During the pandemic, 79% of older people admitted that technology enhanced
their ability to stay in touch with loved ones, while 65% of over 75s said
that the pandemic had given them a better understanding of the importance of
technology.
Vodafone Ireland Foundation's Hi Digital learning platform has been designed
for people over the age of 65 with the support of ALONE and Active
Retirement Ireland.
The platform is made for beginners to grow self-confidence with the online
basics and support those who are helping to guide them with their digital
learning.
Anne O'Leary, CEO of Vodafone Ireland, said the company had been overwhelmed
with the response to the Hi Digital programme and the level of demand seen
since the programme launch in 2021.
15,000 users have signed up for the programme with almost 20,000 sessions
completed.
"Our research has found that there is a real desire amongst our older people
to get online. Hi Digital aims to make this a reality by supporting older
people with the help of our charity partners ALONE and Active Retirement
Ireland," Anne O'Leary said.
"Our online programme and classes we hope, will help decrease isolation and
loneliness, allowing older people to stay more connected to family and
friends and their community," she added.
Seán Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, said that older people are eager to improve
their digital skills in order to be digitally literate and confident while
on the internet.
"The positive impact that technology is having on older people's lives was
seen during the depths of the pandemic most importantly with families being
able to see each other's faces while social isolating was at a peak. Now
more older people see technology as empowering them in all aspects of their
lives and we are here to help," he stated.
Maureen Kavanagh, CEO of Active Retirement Ireland, said many older people
in Ireland face digital exclusion as more and more communication, services
and opportunities move online.
"The Hi Digital programme and partnership between Vodafone Ireland, Active
Retirement Ireland and ALONE aims to address this by supporting older people
to learn essential online skills and build confidence using the internet,
empowering them to stay connected in a changing world," Ms Kavanagh said.
RTÉ Technology.
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