Cybersafety

Sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are becoming a regular part of our lives. You may have experienced the many benefits of keeping up to date online. But, like anything else online , there are risks.
Here are some simple steps to take to protect your privacy and security:

• ALWAYS keep your password secret.
• Check your privacy settings regularly and make sure you are visible to only your friends.
• Think before you post online - once posted it is difficult to remove.
• Turn off any location settings, do not share your location.
• Be careful who you trust online, people are not always who they say.
• Don't accept offers that seem too good to be true. They probably are!
• Tell your parent/ friend or teacher if you are upset by language or images you have seen on the internet.
• Don't answer messages from people you don't know.