Online safety
Why is Online Safety Important?
These days, we communicate over the web nearly as much as we communicate face-to-face - sometimes more! Not to mention how much shopping we do online. So it's never been more important to take care of yourself when buying online, using Social Media, or presenting yourself on the web in any way.
There are lots of reasons why online safety is important:
Criminals keep up with new technologies, and so keeping your personal details safe will help protect you (and your hard-earned cash) from identity theft. Some crooks have been known to steal identities in order to commit further crimes.
Employers (and even some universities) are looking at applicants' personal profiles to help them make decisions. Does your profile say the right things about you? It's important that you know who can access your details and that it's likely that you will be judged on what they find!
Online bullying or cyber bullying- it's a phrase we've all heard. It's a very real and wide-spread form of bullying that can be just as harmful as physical bullying. It can happen to anyone at any age, so it's important that we are aware of the dangers to help protect ourselves and others.
You can protect your PC or laptop from viruses and spyware that could ruin your work, or even destroy your computer!
Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online?
Not sure where to start? This link has helpful information on how to change your settings on los of different social media sites.
How private is you personal information?
Watch the video below and ask yourself how much personal information is available on your social media profiles? When was the last time you checked your settings? Would you tell a stranger in the street this information?
With more people online than ever before, now is the time to make sure you're safe! Don't make it easy for criminals to access your information!
If you have a Safeguarding concern please click here.