Internet/Cyber Safety
Internet and Smartphone Usage
Online safety tips
Keep you information private. Never reveal any personal information online.
Be careful of what you share online. Remember that posts can be found and tied back to you.
Always log off. Make it a habit to always sign out of you social media after using them.
Check your settings. Be sure to use your privacy settings on social networks.
Install antivirus and antispyware. Make sure that your device is protected from outside threats.
Wait to download. Don’t download anything without checking with your parents first.
The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
It aims to address legal issues concerning online interactions and the Internet in the Philippines. Republic Act No. 10175 Among the cybercrime offenses included in the bill are cybersquatting, cybersex, child pornography, identity theft, illegal access to data and libel.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
A federal law, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) helps protect kids younger than 13 when they’re online. It’s designed to keep anyone from getting a child’s personal information without a parent knowing about it and agreeing to it first. COPPA requires websites to explain their privacy policies and get parental consent before collecting or using a child’s personal information, such as a name, address, phone number, or Social Security number. The law also prohibits a site from requiring a child to provide more personal information than necessary to play a game or enter a contest.
How to protect young kids in the internet
Effective internet guidelines:
-Keep your eyes on your wee Web explorers at all times
-Teach them to keep private info private
-Take advantage of your browser’s parental controls
-Chaperone your child’s every online chat
-Install mature content filtering software
Ways to monitor child’s online activity
-Use the apps that they are using. The best way to understand what your child is doing online is to be on the same app with them.
-Google search the app.
-Talk regularly to your teen about online safety.
-Set internet rules and regulations.
-Monitoring by age & Parental control.
Conclusion
As kids get older, it gets a little trickier to monitor their time spent online. They may carry a smartphone with them at all times. They probably want — and need — some privacy. This is healthy and normal, as they’re becoming more independent from their parents. The Internet can provide a safe “virtual” environment for exploring some newfound freedom if precautions are taken. Taking an active role in your kids’ Internet activities helps ensure that they benefit from them without being exposed to the potential dangers.
“Security used to be an inconvenience sometimes, but now it’s a necessity all the times.” -Martina Navratilova
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