Helping Friends and Family
Advice for young people who are being bullied online. If you don’t know how best to help someone and are worried, contact NetSafe for practical assistance with popular social media platforms
Author: 2015nets_adminusr
Things you can do at school
If you want to go a step further and promote online safety activity to others, we have some suggestions to get you started
Things to help your online safety at home
We can all play our part in online safety and security at home by learning about the different challenges you may find online
Privacy and Schools
A look at school’s responsibilities in collecting, storing and using the private information it gathers.
Personally sensitive information or images
If you have intimate images or video of yourself shared online without your permission, there are steps that you can take to try and have them removed
Investment scams
Kiwis continue to fall victim to online investment scams and cold calling share brokers offering fantastic returns. Learn how to identify safeguard your savings
Digital Citizenship and Digital Literacy
The widespread adoption of technology and our increasing use of digital platforms means that every New Zealander needs to have digital literacy skills and know how to model responsible behaviours as successful ‘digital citizens’ in real-world contexts. Anyone using the internet should understand how good citizenship values apply online and NetSafe works with educators and…
What is the difference between legal pornography and Illegal content?
The internet has made it incredibly easy to access pornography and other adult content online
The Netsafe Kit for Schools
The Netsafe Kit helps schools to address student online safety and support digital citizenship. Following expert consultation, the fourth version of the Netsafe Kit details seven steps required to produce a safe learning environment with digital citizenship at its core.
Responsible Use Agreements and Digital Citizenship Policy
Cybersafety has evolved and so has NetSafe. Schools can now access three document templates that help deliver increased individual responsibility and accountability. They are the “Digital Citizenship Policy” and “Responsible Use Agreement” for staff and students as part of the NetSafe Kit for Schools.