Internet safety or online safety is trying to be safe over the internet and is the knowledge of maximizing the user's personal safety and security risks to private and property associated with using the internet and self-protection from computer crime in general.
Safety rules over the internet:
Keep Personal Information Professional And Limited.
Keep Privacy Settings On.
Practise Safe Browsing.
Make Sure Your Internet Connection Is Secure.
Be Careful What You Download.
Choose Strong Passwords.
Make Online Purchases From Secure Sites.
Be Careful What You Post.
Be Careful Who You Meet Online.
Keep Your Anti-Virus Program Up To Date.
Facts....
In a survey of 825 adults and children between the ages of seven and 16,found that one out of eight parents allowed their children to use the internet from the age of two.
71% of parents do not supervise their children's internet use after the age of 14.
89% of people are concerned about the level of personal information on the internet.