Ask.Fm to improve safety in wake of Erin Gallagher and Ciara Pugsley deaths

The question-and-answer website Ask.FM has announced it will be implementing a number of changes to improve safety.askfm
The popular site has been under scrutiny following the death of 14 year old British girl Hannah Smith – who endured months of online bullying before being found hanged in her bedroom.
The Latvian based website has also been linked to several cases of cyberbullying in Ireland, including the death by suicide last year of teenagers Erin Gallagher and Ciara Pugsley.
An independent audit has been taking place – Sky’s Niall Paterson has more:

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