In 2007 the former Prime Minister invited Professor Tanya Byron to review the risks that children face from the internet and videogames. The review, "Safer Children in a Digital World" was published in 2008.
The formation of UKCCIS was a key recommendation in this review. At the first UKCCIS summit in December 2009, Professor Byron was invited to carry out a review of the progress made by Government in creating a safer online environment. This progress review, "Do we have safer children in a digital world?" was launched on 29 March 2010.
Under the Coalition Government, the remit of UKCCIS has been extended beyond purely delivering the recommendations made in the Byron Reviews. However, the work of UKCCIS is still informed by and based upon the principles set out by Professor Byron.