Online safety - trying to be safe on the internet and the act of maximizing a user's awareness of personal safety and security risks to private information and property associated with using the internet, and the self-protection from computer crime.

Online safety is incredibly important. Safety online can often equate to safety in real life. There have been cases of abduction, trafficking, and murder because people shared personal information with people online. If you are ever online and a person or platform that you don't know and trust asks for information--like your name, school, address, or even something as simple as what sports team you play for--let an adult know, and do not respond.

You can practice safety by not sharing information, using secure passwords, and having a firewall in place on your computer to prevent viruses. You can use the links below to get more information on online safety.