Edinburgh Council Investigates Inappropriate Content on iPads

The City of Edinburgh Council is facing scrutiny after it was revealed that school-issued iPads allowed children to access explicit content, including pornography and violent images. Despite assurances of filtering measures, some pupils managed to bypass security protocols by manipulating search engine settings. An urgent review has been initiated to address these vulnerabilities, and access to Wikipedia has been suspended due to concerns over inappropriate content. Council officials acknowledged that while filtering is a priority, no technical solution can guarantee complete safety online. Education leaders have emphasized the need for a balance between protecting children and enabling educational access. The council's IT partner, CGI, is under pressure to resolve these issues following the distribution of 44,000 iPads to schools.