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Don’t post any personal information online – like your address, email address or mobile number. |
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Think carefully before posting pictures or videos of yourself. Once you’ve put a picture of yourself online most people can see it and may be able to download it, it’s not just yours anymore. Be sure to place security settings for each picture you post especially when using social media sites. |
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Keep your privacy settings as high as possible and if you are unsure then visit www.getsafeonline.org |
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Never give out your passwords to anyone and remember DO NOT choose words that other people may know like your pets name or your middle name etc. use a password generator and again visit www.getsafeonline.org to get more advice on how to do this. |
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Don’t befriend people you don’t know online. Visit https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/ for up to date advice. |
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Don’t meet up with people you’ve met online. Speak to your parent or carer about people suggesting you do. https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/ |
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Remember that not everyone online is who they say they are and without Internet security that may get access to your webcam!! If unsure place something over the lens until you are sure you cannot be seen. |
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Think carefully about what you say before you post something online, remember you are publishing something, just like a newspaper does, or a TV news programme. Think about what you are saying, if you don’t, you may find yourself in real trouble! |
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Respect other people’s views, even if you don’t agree with someone else’s views doesn’t mean you need to be rude again you could find yourself in trouble or even in some cases committing a criminal offence. |
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If you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe or worried: leave the website alone, turn off your computer if you want to and tell a trusted adult, or report it! |
