A lot of people play mobile games. They can be a harmless, even constructive escape from the demands of everyday life but not all mobile games are created equally. From age restrictions to unexpected charges, we’re here to help you understand how people play on their phone. UNDERSTANDING MOBILE GAMES Mobile games have become massively…
Like PlayStations, Xboxes, the Nintendo Switch and home computers and now Gaming on Twitch, gaming has come a long way since arcade machines. Twitch is one of the world’s leading live streaming platform for gamers. Find out how it works, what the risks are and how to stay safe. WHAT IS TWITCH GAMING Twitch is…
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….
Online gaming is enjoyed by many young people, but there are some risks worth thinking about. We’ve put together some tips about what to look out for and ideas for staying safe while you play. Things to watch out for Online gaming can be fun, but sometimes there are things people do that could make…
Anonymous feedback apps are growing in popularity. Whether you’re using Tellonym, Sarahah or another platform it’s important to think through what might happen when using one and make a plan for if something were to go wrong. Here’s a few tips to get you started: 1. Get prepared Before you install a new app, think…
Unsolicited nudes are nude images or videos that someone has taken of themselves and sent to someone who didn’t ask for them or say that it was OK to send them. Basically, it’s when nudes are sent without the consent of the person who is receiving them. For some people, sending and swapping nudes, also…
Don’t be Nick is Netsafe’s digital campaign for New Zealand social media targeted at young people around the issue of sharing nudes online without consent – also known as image-based abuse or revenge porn. Incidents of sextortion are also on the rise where local young people in New Zealand are targeted to share their nudes…
It can be difficult to work out what to do if you receive a non-consensual nude image or video of someone that was shared. Sharing a nude or intimate image of someone without their consent is called image-based abuse and it can be an offence in New Zealand. It’s important to take the right steps…
A lot of young people watch online porn. As we get older it’s normal to be curious about sex and want to learn more about our own sexuality. Because porn is easy to find online a lot of young people use porn as a way to learn more about sex. If you’re thinking about watching…
