Scammers often use different tactics to try to win your trust such as impersonating someone or an organisation you might know to try and convince you of their story. Find out more about how an impersonation scam works and how to stay safe now. HOW DOES AN IMPERSONATION SCAM WORK Online scams are sophisticated messages…
YouTube Kids is a free website and app created by YouTube. It’s designed to be simpler and safer for younger kids than the original YouTube (which is designed for people 13 years and older). Parents can manage their child’s viewing experience. Read more about the app now. WHAT IS YOUTUBE KIDS YouTube Kids was designed to create a safer environment for kids under 13 to…
Messenger Kids is a free video calling and messaging app for smartphones and tablets. Parents can manage their child’s contact list and kids can enjoy fun features like filters, stickers and games. Read more about the app now. WHAT IS MESSENGER KIDS Messenger Kids is a free messaging app and platform developed by Facebook. It…
Every family is different. That’s why Netflix has developed safety and parental control tools to help members make informed decisions. As a subscription service without any advertising, helping their members find what they want is important to Netflix. Here are some tips from the experts at Netflix to help keep you safe when using the service, and what you…
As young people use more digital technology, it’s important parents teach them about online safety. While there might be a gap between what your child knows and how much you know about technology, you can still help. It’s important to share your wisdom as your child learns to be safe online. Use these five tips…
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…
Netsafe wants all kids and their whanau to have a safe and positive time while using the internet and devices which is why we created the Family Safe Online Treaty. The Treaty helps families agree on some guidelines so can this be done. To get started read our advice below and then just download the…
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…
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,…
