Internet Safety Christopher M. Sattele PLS: SP10 ENGOL P. Hutton

Outline Slide I:Introduction Slide II: Definitions of Internet safety Slide III: Pages dedicated to links and or materials of internet safety Slide IV: Example of Acceptable Use Policy Slide V: Why is internet safety important? Slide VII: How you can help

Introduction What is internet safety and some of the issues? A federal law, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), was created to help protect kids online. It's designed to keep anyone from obtaining a child's personal information without a parent knowing about it and agreeing to it first. COPPA requires websites to explain their privacy policies on the site 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 participate in a contest.

Definition Internet Safety Activities that seek to minimize or to eliminate hazardous conditions that can cause visual and or skewed views. Occupational safety is concerned with risks in areas where people work: offices, manufacturing plants, farms, construction sites, and commercial and retail facilities. Public safety is concerned with hazards in the home, in travel and recreation, and in other situations that do not fall within the scope of occupational safety. This to falls in line with on-line safety

Using the internet Restrict viewing of your profile only to people you know in real life. Only visit profiles of people you know. Never post suggestive pictures or information on your profile. Never post false information about other people. Never post anything on your profile that you wouldn’t say in public.

Using the internet continued… Not everything you read is true. Never share personal information such as phone numbers, addresses, etc. online. Talk to your parents before meeting anyone in person. If you’re not sure, talk to an adult. Restrict viewing of your profile only to people you know in real life.

Acceptable Use Policy AUP’s ptable%20and%20Safe%20Use%20Policy%20f or%20Technology_Approved.pdf ptable%20and%20Safe%20Use%20Policy%20f or%20Technology_Approved.pdf Above is an example of our districts AUP. This was recently updated by our district this summer, 2009.

Why is internet safety important? Unauthorized Network Access or Hacking Phishing, Frauds and Spamming Cyber-terrorism - Threats to National and International Security Abuse, Pedophiles and Pornography

Teen Safety for social networking Protect your password and make sure you really know who someone is before you allow them onto your friends list Blur or morph your photos a bit so they won't be abused by cyberbullies or predators Don't post anything your parents, principal or a predator couldn't see What you post online stays online - forever!!!! So thinkb4uClick! Don't do or say anything online you wouldn't say offline Protect your privacy and your friends' privacy too...get their okay before posting something about them or their pic online Check what your friends are posting/saying about you. Even if you are careful, they may not be and maybe putting you at risk. And, unless you’re prepared to attach your MySpace to your college/job/internship/scholarship or sports team application…don’t post it publicly!

Parent Guide to social networking Talk to your kids – ask questions (and then confirm to make sure they are telling you the truth!) Ask to see their profile page (for the first time)…tomorrow! (It gives them a chance to remove everything that isn’t appropriate or safe…and it becomes a way to teach them what not to post instead of being a gotcha moment! Think of it as the loud announcement before walking downstairs to a teen party you’re hosting.) Don't panic…there are ways of keeping your kids safe online. It’s easier than you think! Be involved and work with others in your community Remember what you did that your parents would have killed you had they known, when you were fifteen. This too will pass! Most kids really do use social networks just to communicate with their friends. Take a breath, gather your thoughts and get help when you need it. It’s not an invasion of their privacy if strangers can see it. There is a difference between reading their paper diary that is tucked away in their sock drawer…and reading their MySpace. One is between them and the paper it’s written on; the other between them and 700 million people online! Don’t believe everything you read online – especially if your teen posts it on their MySpace or Facebook!

How can you help? Parent and Teachers guide to internet safety: Parents' Guide To Internet Safety Staying in touch with your kids and the internet:

Resources GLBT Bullying - Interview with Rebecca Haskell on GLBT Bullying GLBT Bullying - Interview with Rebecca Haskell on GLBT Bullying Let's Chat! - Private Schools Youth Risk Behaviors

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