Online Safety
See also:
Bullying and Cyberbullying / Consumer Info (for identity theft)
- Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use
"Effective strategies to assist young people in gaining the knowledge, skills, motivation, and self-control to use the Internet and other information technologies in a safe and responsible manner."
- CNN: Living with Technology
"The Web can help kids learn, communicate, and socialize, but it also exposes them to risks. Helping a child develop sound instincts for exploring the Internet safely is a challenge--find out what you can do."
- Crimes of Persuasion
Describes various scams and frauds, including telemarketing and email scams, how not to get taken in by them, and what to do if you were.
- Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens
New site with information for kids, parents, and educators about online dangers and online safety.
- CyberSmart!
Lessons for kids, parents, students, and teachers on cybersmarts and cybersafety.
- CyberSmartKids
"This site will help you and your family to find out how to be cybersmart and use the internet safely. It's a young person's guide to smart 'net surfing, chatting and emailing."
- Digital Citizenship
"Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers and technology leaders understand what students should know to use technology appropriately."
- Digital Dialog
"The goal of this social network is to provide ... resources, ideas and links related to encouraging regular communication between younger and older learners about safe, appropriate, and fun uses of digital technologies."
- Ethics in Computing
Links about various computer use and ethics issues, from free speech to intellectual property to commerce to privacy, among others.
- GetNetWise
"The GetNetWise coalition wants Internet users to be only 'one click away' from the resources they need to make informed decisions about their and their family's use of the Internet."
- A Home User's Security Checklist for Windows
One page of a checklist to self-test your computer security, with helpful links to explain whys and hows.
- iSafe.org
"i-SAFE incorporates classroom curriculum with dynamic community outreach to empower students, teachers, parents, law enforcement, and concerned adults to make the Internet a safer place."
- Looks Too Good to be True
"Don't fall victim to these Internet scam artists. Education, good judgment, and a healthy dose of skepticism are the best defenses against becoming a victim. Remember, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is!"
- Media Shift: Your Guide to Online Privacy
Guide to how personal information is gathered online and how to guard your own privacy from data-miners and others.
- Microsoft Security At Home
Information on hardware and software security, password security, identify theft, and more.
- NetSmartz.org
"The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource ... for children aged 5 to 17, parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement that uses age-appropriate, 3-D activities to teach children how to stay safer on the Internet.
- A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
Information from the FBI describing warning signs of possible unhealthy internet activity and discusses steps parents can take to help keep their kids safe online.
- SafeTeens.com
"A place for teens and parents to learn how to use the Internet safely. No preaching, just good advice."
- ScamBusters.org
"Lots of great resources on how to avoid the most popular scams,identity theft threats, viruses and urban legends making the rounds."
- SOLOS: Safe Online Outreach Society
"Doing research, creating materials and delivering presentations and workshops that will train youth, professionals and parents on how to recognize and respond to online sexual exploitation and assist children and youth affected by this issue."
- Security & Privacy - Made Simpler
Information from the Better Business Bureau especially for employees and employers, though much of it can apply to the home user as well.
- Stay Safe Online
Information for consumers, parents and children, educators, and others about online safety. Includes a self-assessment quiz.
- WebWise
This "BBC's guide to using the internet" is a good place to learn about email, searching, e-business, security, basics of web design, and more.
- Surf Zombie Quiz
Companion to the About.com teen advice article Surf Zombie or Cyber Smart? about online savvy.
