With people spending more time at home, it’s the ideal time to familarise yourself with how to connect online safely. There’s dozens of video calling services that are free, easy to use and lets you talk to your family and friends right from your phone or computer. We’ve explained what they are, explained the risks…
As we come to terms with lockdown, it’s no surprise that video parties have become popular. One platform that has gained notoriety is Zoom. Originally designed as a platform for organisations to collaborate online, Zoom is now popular with educators, young people and those looking for new ways to maintain their relationships. Here’s an overview…
You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit > Explore An app (short for application) is a piece of software that lets you perform a task on a computer, mobile, tablet or wearable device. They are mostly free, but you can also be charged depending on their features. An app lets you connect on social media,…
Netsafe has launched the ‘Stay Connected, Stay Safe’ education campaign to help people have better online experiences during lockdown. #stayconnectedstaysafe encourages people to use and engage with all the different types of technology on offer to help them stay connected and provides tips and advice about how to do it safely. Martin Cocker, Netsafe CEO,…
TikTok is one of the fastest growing social media apps. It is a platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. We’ve put together our top tips to help you safely navigate some of the online challenges. How does TikTok work? TikTok is an app that allows users to create, share and discover entertaining videos….
It can be hard to know what to do with technology after leaving a relationship which had a pattern of abuse. If you are worried that you, a family member or a friend may be potentially abused through technology, this advice may help understand the risks and how to overcome them. If you or someone…
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To help you protect your privacy on Twitter, we’ve put together some pointers about the types of information you might want to think about protecting while using the platform. You can find more about privacy, security and safety on Twitter’s help centre. PRIVACY ON TWITTER Your Twitter username: The username you select is always visible to other…
We’ve put together the top things to consider to help you with your privacy on Facebook. Facebook provides privacy setting options, so that people have control over who can see the information they put on Facebook. You can find more information about privacy, security and safety on Facebook’s online help centre. PRIVACY ON FACEBOOK Your name: The…
People increasingly submit more of their data – most likely without thinking – everyday. So it’s important to know about the simple things that will improve your privacy and help establish good online safety behaviours. Whether you’re browsing for items to buy, researching a medical condition or posting about a holiday, there are hundreds of touchpoints when…
