the internet and you: think. discuss. control
DESCRIPTION
Parents evening presentation promoting responsible use of the Internet by their children at home.TRANSCRIPT
THE INTERNET & YOU
THINK. DISCUSS.CONTROL.
Is access to ICT & the Internet a privilege?
Or a right?
Either way the users have a responsibility
for the information they contribute
responsibility
13
ONLINE PRESENCE
Registering on websites where personal information is retained usually requires:
• Person to be 13 or over
• Parental consent (written or digitally signed)
Websites must remove data held about children under the age of 13 if asked to do so by a parent / guardian.
% of 9-12 year olds have a
social media profile
38
11
56% of children
have encountere
d sexual images on
the Internet
% of 11-12 year olds say they know how to
change privacy settings
Encourage your child to enable privacy settings, create strong passwords and lock codes
Set a good example for your children online
Explain that friends may not have the same privacy settings
Describe the difference between connections and friends
Take a healthy interest in what your child is accessing online
• Help them confide in you if they see/read something they are uncomfortable with
www.respect.me
• Internet Safety training session 12th November
TAKE CHARGE OF THE ROUTER!
Reduce Internet access overnightLearn how to
change the settings
Check the access logs
OTHER OPTIONS
• Open DNS (free)
• K9 Web Protection (free)
• Your Internet Service Provider
http://www.opendns.com
http://www.k9webprotection.com
INTERNET SAFETY IS ABOUT... Thinking before you
type
Talking about the good and bad
experiences
Taking control of your data