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International Telecommunication Union itu.int/en
Understanding digital permanence
Many people do not fully grasp that the internet creates a
trail of information that never really goes away. Computer
security experts warn that what goes on the internet tends to stay
on the internet, even when one thinks he or she has deleted it.
What's more, a person can never verify if a person has made a
copy of a post or a picture and saved it.
Images, opinions and more can come back to haunt people who
post them online. Stop and think before putting information online.
If users might one day be uncomfortable discussing something they
shared online, then they should resist the temptation to share it in
the first place.
Many families rely on the internet every day. Families should
always give careful consideration to the information they share
online, holding back any details that might be private or put their
security at risk.
Buy/Download reputable apps
Keep in mind that there is money to be made from online
access. Apps requiring in-app purchases, downloads and
the like may not always be on the up and up. Exercise caution and
do research on apps when money is involved online.
More than three billion people are online using the resources of
the web in various ways.
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Such widespread access and connectivity
can lead to many of positive effects. But being online also comes
with some safety concerns. Speaking out to your adult or someone
in authority, like a teacher, when there is a problem is one of the
greatest tools you have to making your expernece and others'
better.
internetsafety101.org
netsmartz.org/internetsafety
getsafeonline.org
cloudwards.net/is-online-gaming-safe
Check out these online
saftey resources.
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