Safer Internet Day was initiated by the project EU Safe Borders in 04 . Today, it is coordinated by Insafe / INHOPE and supported by the European Commission and Safer Internet Centres across Europe. The annual event is celebrated on second day of the second week of February , promoting internet safety and the positive use of online technology, specifically designed for children and youth. Safer Internet Day will be celebrated this year Tuesday, February 9, 2016.
more 100 countries worldwide , from Afghanistan to Vietnam are set to take part in safer Internet Day 2016 at the time of writing 865 safe Internet supporters , including schools and colleges, businesses and charities taking part in Safer Internet Day 2016, hosting workshops, quiz , discussions, videos and advice on how children can stay safe on the Internet.
The theme of this year's event is "Play your part for better Internet! '- An initiative to make the Internet a better place for children by giving them the opportunity to address any concerns or questions they may have when they are online
Safer Internet Day 2016: Making the Internet a better place
We love the Internet, and of course, children and young people are too. Young people use the internet to search for information using search engines like Google, watch videos on YouTube, and play online games, with adolescents also access social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook, and sharing images on Instagram. The list goes on and on.
While the Internet is an information tool, educational and fun, it can sometimes be a bad place, dangerous for children to be subjected to online hate because for example, race, sex or nationality. Safer Internet Day 2016 raises awareness of the importance of helping children stay safer online. To keep your child safer online, it is important to first inform and then transfer this knowledge to your child
Safer Internet Day 2016 :. 16 tips to help you keep your children safer online
1. Personal data. Tell your child not to share personal data such as their email address, address, passwords, phone or online to the public. the birthday of your child, for example, could be used in identity fraud .
2. The Internet never forgets! Explain to your child that what they share online, such as photos of themselves, will last forever on the Internet.
3. Do not talk to strangers! Just as you teach your child about the dangers of talking to strangers on the street, this also applies to people they do not know personally online.
4. suspicious emails! Tell your child not to open emails, messages, files, or click on links from people they do not know personally. If in doubt, call the person and ask if they sent that message or email.
5. Password protection! help keep your child safer online by creating a secure password for all their accounts and online devices, and make sure your child uses a different password for each account.
6. Do not share passwords! Explain to your child about the dangers of share their passwords with someone (other than the parents or legal guardians).
7. Talk, talk, talk! Encourage your child to talk about any concerns or questions they may have when they are online.
8. Finished with your session? Make sure your child logs e-mail, social media sites or other online accounts once they are made.
9. Updating the software! Install firewalls, anti-virus software and VPN on the device (s) of your child.
10. private settings! Check the security and privacy settings on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter .
11. safer browsing! Make sure your child uses a navigational search engine safely, as Kids Safe Search Google , which filter explicit content.
12. Do not share photos! Advise your child to never post photos of themselves or share them with people they do not know personally. You do not know who can access these images or how they could be used.
13. harmful messages! Keep your safer online child by advising them not to respond to all messages on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or forums that are hateful or make your child feel uncomfortable.
14. Positivity! Tell your child to respect others and to encourage a positive attitude online, and do not comment or posting anything that would make others feel uncomfortable . Make the Internet a better place for everyone!
15. Who is Online Find out who your child is talking to online. Many children do not see the people who have met online as foreign .
16. Keep an eye out! It is a good idea (especially if you have young children), to keep the home computer in a place where you can see what they do online.
Play your part in Safer Internet for your child by following Safer Internet Day 2016 Twitter and Facebook and contribute to the Internet a better place!
for more information on how to keep your children safer online, visit Safer Internet Day 2016 .
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