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As a young person, you are the main target of Safer Internet Day, but that does not mean you are a passive recipient of the collective effort towards the promotion of a better internet that takes place every February. In fact, there are a wealth of opportunities for young people to make their voices heard on matters relating to their safety and wellbeing in the online world, from contacting your national Safer Internet Centre or Safer Internet Day Committee and getting involved in their youth participation schemes, to becoming an advocate of Safer Internet Day on social media by sharing your experience of the digital environment and your aspirations for a better internet - take a look at our social media plans for inspiration. You can also be the change you want to see in the (online) world by being kind and respectful to others online, by protecting your online reputation and that of others, and by seeking out positive opportunities to create, engage and share online.

Parents and carers, you play a crucial role in empowering and supporting children and young people to use digital technologies responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. Indeed, parental influence, guidance and education have a significant and long-lasting impact on children's safety and wellbeing in the online world. Therefore, there are plenty of ways for you to participate in Safer Internet Day, whether it is by ensuring an open dialogue with your children, educating them to use digital technologies safely and positively, or acting as digital role models. To help you achieve that, you may want to have a look at the SID resource gallery, where you'll find a range of resources to use with your children, from information sheets on various online opportunities and risks to conversation starters and even games, which are available in a variety of languages and for a variety of age groups. If you would like to find out more about specific actions and resources in your country, you can get in touch with your local Safer Internet Centre or Safer Internet Day Committee.

As a teacher or educator, there are various ways in which you can get involved in Safer Internet Day. Firstly, the most important way is to raise awareness - talk to your colleagues to plan whole-school actions, and provide a real focus with a day, week or even a month of safer and better internet activities. If you're looking for resources to support you in this, check out the SID resource gallery. Here, you'll find a range of resources from assembly and lesson plans, to printable games to use in the classroom, in a variety of languages and for a variety of age groups. You may also wish to make contact with your local Safer Internet Centre or Safer Internet Day Committee to find out about specific actions in your country. They may also be able to assist with more targeted resources. If your school has a social media account, you can support SID by tweeting and posting about your actions, and sharing our posts too. You can find suggested posts, visuals and covers in our social media plans.

As a representative of an organisation and industry, you are in a direct position to design, shape and adapt the platforms, services and content children and young people interact with on a daily basis. In doing so, you have the power to make a safer and better internet a concrete reality. You may get involved in Safer Internet Day by creating and promoting positive content and safe services online - to support you in doing so, we have designed a best practice guide on positive online content for children which you may find useful. You may also participate in Safer Internet Day by empowering your youngest users to respond to any issues by providing clear safety advice, a range of easy-to-use safety tools, and quick access to support if things do go wrong. Finally, we also encourage you to express your support for Safer Internet Day by posting about your actions on social media and by sharing our posts. You can find suggested posts, visuals and covers in our social media plans which will be published in the autumn of each year as we countdown to the day.

Policy makers and politicians can promote a safer and better internet by putting in place the conditions for the emergence of a culture in which all stakeholders are encouraged and empowered to make the choices that will guarantee that children and young people have the best possible online experiences. As a representative from policy, you may support Safer Internet Day by (re)affirming the need to provide opportunities in the national or local curriculum for children and young people to learn about online safety, digital and media literacy, by ensuring that parents and carers have access to appropriate information and sources of support, and that industry is encouraged to self-regulate its content and services. To make a long-lasting change to the digital environment, you also need to take the lead in governance and legislation in order to ultimately ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through effective child protection strategies for the digital world.

Every February, Safer Internet Day is an opportunity for millions of people around the world to raise awareness of children and young people's online safety and wellbeing. For this reason, media outlets can truly help multiply the global reach of Safer Internet Day by using this occasion as an opportunity to explore the importance of online safety and digital literacy for children and young people in your media production. To support you in doing so, for each campaign we develop a range of promotional materials - to begin with, take a look at the Safer Internet Day key messages. As the day approaches, we'll provide an infographic and other media assets, and publish a number of news articles about Safer Internet Day celebrations and activities around the world. If you would like to become an advocate of Safer Internet Day, have a look at our social media plans, which are full of inspiration for posts and visuals to lend your support to the day.

Tuesday, 7 February, marked the 20th edition of the global Safer Internet Day under the motto "Together for a better internet". More and more schools, parents and young people contact Child Focus' helpline for questions about online safety or call specialised centres to guide them in their media use. Professionals and parents need tips and tools to assist children and young people in their digital exploration.

Safer Internet Day (SID) has become a global landmark event in the online safety calendar with 2023 being its 20th year. Safer Internet Day is an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people.

iSIGURT.al, the national platform for a safe internet in Albania, which also functions as the national line for children's internet safety, is a national service established by CRCA/ECPAT Albania in 2015. It has as its main mission the reporting and removal of harmful materials on the internet, social networks and online media that contain sexual violence against children and adolescents, bullying and extreme violence against children and young people, as well as the language of hate crimes.

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Safer Internet Day (SID) is organised by Insafe in February of each year to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among children and young people in Europe and across the world.

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Safer Internet Day 2019 is an international event happening on the 5th of February and is aimed at raising awareness on online safety by promoting safer and positive use of technology for children.

This year's main theme was "Together for a better Internet" calling everyone to take action and join the movement for creating a better Internet for kids and young people.

For the past years, technology has evolved beyond our control and has improved many aspects of our lives and kids knowledge base, but what about its risks?

According to one report from US-based PCMag, 76% of parents are worried about their kids' online safety and have major concerns over the danger they are exposed to.

Kids nowadays grow with technology and parents' core challenges are to find the best ways to limit and control their access on the Internet.

With so many information flooding on the Internet today, there's an increasing danger for children to become an easy target for malicious actors trying to take advantage of their lack of knowledge.

From falling for online scams or sharing too much personal data to cyberbullying or meeting online sexual predators, these are some of the biggest risks that children face online.

Online protection for children is difficult to be detailed in just one article, as we can approach different aspects of it, but our main focus is to highlight the most actionable tips parents can apply to protect kids when navigating online.

Apply these 10 actionable tips to improve Internet safety for your children

1. Educate your kids about cybersecurity and online threats

You want your kids to spend time on the Internet and take advantage of the learning opportunities, but you also want them to be safe. To do that, you need to explain in simple and kid language about online threats and how to identify them.

When it comes to cybersecurity, education plays a vital role during the learning process, and parents need to talk to their children about safe browsing on the Internet, malicious sites they can access, explain about different forms of cyberbullying, and other necessary topics that help them have a bigger picture of what's going on.

The more you speak openly about online threats with your kids about their activity on the Internet, the easier is for them to understand what they see or hear online.

The following questions could prove useful for you and your kids and family. You'll also find helpful information on key topics that will help you enhance your online safety:

These are just a few key topics you and your family should address and focus on to improve online safety.

2. Set usage limits and time spend on the Internet for your kids

The Internet might be a fascinating world for kids, but most parents become really concerned about the time spent there. If you notice your kid is developing an addiction to staying up all night to be on the Internet, it could be a sign to set usage limits and time spend on the Internet. Make sure you clearly tell them about the time they can spend on their computer or laptop.

Parents should also clarify what their kids can and can't do when they navigate online.

3. Be patient and listen to your kids. Let them teach you

Staying online can be a daunting task and we cannot always predict where a discussion or comment will go or what type of people we find on social media networks.

You may check your kids' computers, their smartphones or any other Internet-connected devices on a daily basis, but it really helps listen to them.
But how much do we actually know about our children?
In just a few words...not very much, because there will always be methods to evade our attention.

So, we strongly advise you to be patient and listen to your kids. Let them teach you about the social media platforms they use or the latest video that went viral on Y outube.

This is by far the easiest way to get information about their online habits, instead of losing time on spying their computers and trying to understand their browsing history.

So, just listen to them. Pretend that you don't know too much about this Internet thing and let them start talking. There's nothing more exciting for children than pretending to be teachers. Not to mention the trust they gain in themselves and finally, in you, as a parent.

4. Use parental control software to monitor your child's online activities

Given the increasing number of devices kids use to connect on the Internet, it's difficult for parents to supervise every time they're online. Parental control apps can help. They are a great way to track your children online behavior and control what they are doing on their smartphones or other devices.

These software solutions act as an online guardian and help parents better monitor kids' Internet usage, keep track of visited sites, control the Internet connection time, or block malicious websites and report any unusual online activity.

If you want to monitor your kids' activity and are looking for free parental control software tools, this list comes in handy.

5. Install an antivirus solution on your kids' devices

We all know that kids are naturally curious and attracted to new things, and they can easily access malicious links from untrusted websites or download video games from unknown web locations.

Thus, you need to consider installing a good antivirus solution from a reliable company that packs a real-time scanning engine, firewall and automatic update.

To help you decide what is the best solution for you and your family, whether you need free or paid antivirus, this in-depth security guide might help.

6. K eep your child's software up-to-date

Here's another Internet safety tip every parent should follow. Make sure you check if the Windows operating system used on your child device has all the latest and available security patches installed, such as browsers, plugins, desktop apps, etc. These updates include both security and feature patches and are meant to fix or improve the software you use.

If you aren't aware of the importance of software patching, please read what security experts have to say about this topic.

Throughout our security alerts, we've learned that cybercriminals usually gain access to networks and systems by exploiting security flaws found in popular software tools like Adobe Flash, Java or browsers like Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.
That's why you need to verify the device your children are using and make sure all necessary security patches are installed.
For monitoring your kid's computer apps and securely deploying updates as soon as they're available, you can use our Thor Free security solution which does an excellent job.

7. Don't let kids navigate online without installing an anti-malware solution

If you hear your child complaining about slow-down issues, pop-ups all over the screen, new toolbars, a different default engine or random error messages, these could be warning signs of a malware infection.

An antivirus solution is no longer enough to protect you and your family against next-gen malware. To keep your kids safe on the Internet, we recommend using an anti-malware solution as an extra layer of protection to secure your digital assets.

The home Wi-Fi network is usually accessed only by members of the same house, but that doesn't mean that malicious actors can't get unauthorized access.

To better secure your home wireless network from prying eyes, the first thing to do is set up a strong and unique password so neighbors or other people can't take control over your personal data.

But we have to take security seriously and do more than just adding a strong password. Online criminals might exploit your poor Wi-fi security measures and "listen" to your traffic in order to retrieve sensitive information or take advantage of your network to launch attacks such as Man-in-the-Middle attacks, network sniffing or data theft.

We recommend checking out this 12 simple, and essential steps guide we've included enhancing the security of your home wireless network.

9. Do NOT connect to unsecured WiFi networks outside your home

Your children may be safe at home, but with so many Wi-Fi public networks they connect to, how can we be sure they will remain safe?
We often go to public places and enjoy a coffee or tea, without even thinking about the online dangers or hackers that could wait for our connection to start.
Even if we can't be anywhere, there are still a few things we can do to greatly improve their online security.

First, make sure the smartphone, laptop or tablet they use has some sort of protection, like anti-spyware or antivirus protection to keep the software protected against exploits and security breaches.

Secondly, information is the secret for your kids' online safety, no matter where they are, so read these actionable measureson how you can improve the public Wi-Fi network.

10. Online habits have real-life consequences

As challenging as might be for children to understand the risks of being online, cybersecurity awareness is vital these days. We should teach them to avoid talking to strangers online, how to distinguish between fake and real news, and explain about the most frequent security risks out there.

Various choices and decisions should be made to increase our family's security strategy, but we need to establish what is it that we are afraid of. The limits we set may increase our online security strategy, but at the same time, we could risk blocking the naturaldevelopment of our children being surrounded by tech gadgets.

Children need to acknowledge that online actions lead to real-life consequences and have cyber hygiene on how to use the Internet safely.
Online Privacy in Under 1 Hour: Improve your Security Fast Here are the Top Online Scams You Need to Avoid Today [Updated 2018] The ABCs of Detecting and Preventing Phishing Best free security and privacy tools in 2019
We put together these 4 resources to learn how to increase your kids' online privacy and secure your most valuable data:

Final thoughts
How do you keep your kids safe from online threats today? What methods are you using? Feel free to share your thoughts in a comment below.
We need to teach children about cyber threats that put in danger their online safety. But we also need to " preach " online protection from malware threats and phishing attempts that usually target unaware or uneducated minds.
*This article was initially published by Andra Zaharia in March 2015 and updated by Ioana Rijnetu in February 2019.

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How to Keep Your Kids Safe on the Internet (10 Actionable Tips)

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Con controles parentales avanzados y el uso a través de múltiples plataformas, Kaspersky Labs busca ayudar a los padres en conocer que ven sus hijos en la red.
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Kaspersky Safe Kids fue pensada como una solución para la protección de menores cuando navegan en Internet por medio de PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads y dispositivos Android.

La nueva herramienta, desarollada por Kaspersky, incluye funciones que le permiten a los padres un mejor monitoreo de la actividad en línea de sus hijos, saber su ubicación física, bloquear acceso a sitios web inapropiados y regular la cantidad de tiempo que pueden utilizar en sus computadoras o dispositivos móviles.

Los niños de tan solo tres años de edad ya tienen acceso a dispositivos habilitados para Internet y a muchos padres les resulta difícil asegurar que sus hijos, independientemente de su edad, naveguen el mundo digital de manera segura. Y es que a pesar de su corta edad, ya están expuestos en la red.

Una encuesta de Kaspersky Lab y B2B International, descubrió que 55% de los padres observaron un aumento en el número de amenazas en línea para sus hijos y uno de cada tres (30%) admitió sentirse incapaz de controlar lo que su hijo ve o hace en Internet.

Los expertos consideran que la protección de los niños en línea requiere de un enfoque integral y que los padres deben hablar con los niños sobre la seguridad en línea, enseñarles las reglas para mantenerse a salvo y, por supuesto, utilizar soluciones tecnológicas especiales.

Los niños de hoy están siempre conectados y es un hecho de la vida actual. Esa conexión a menudo sucede sin la participación de los padres y puede hacer que los padres se sientan impotentes de comprender lo que está ocurriendo mientras los niños están en línea. Por esa razón, herramientas como Kaspersky Safe Kids son valiosas, pues brindan a los padres más opciones para proteger y guiar a sus hijos mediante el desarrollo de una relación interactiva para así determinar lo que es apropiado para sus vidas digitales.

En general, la protección más eficaz e integral combina el uso de software con otras medidas prácticas, tales como el de colocar las computadoras en áreas comunes familiares y hablar con los niños acerca de las posibles amenazas cibernéticas para ayudar a garantizar que ellos estén seguros mientras navegan en línea".

Con Kaspersky Safe Kids, los padres podrán utilizar la mayor cantidad de la funcionalidad de forma gratuita, con algunas características Premium disponibles por un precio asequible.

Es importante que los padres estén pendientes, pues los niños a menudo pierden la noción del tiempo cuando juegan con un dispositivo. Por eso, la solución ofrece a los padres la posibilidad de especificar límites en cuanto al tiempo que se puede utilizar un dispositivo o seleccionar horas específicas en ciertos días de la semana cuando se le permite al niño a permanecer en línea.

El uso de aplicaciones también debe ser evaluado, pues pueden ser potencialmente peligrosas. En ese caso Kaspersky Safe Kids puede restringir las aplicaciones que un niño puede instalar o abrir, por edad y categoría (por ejemplo, juegos, tiendas en línea, entretenimiento, etc.).

Con respecto a la actividad Web, la solución ofrece la posibilidad de filtrar sitios web por categoría, por ejemplo, filtrar páginas con contenido para adultos, lenguaje obsceno o con información sobre drogas. Sitios no deseados también se pueden excluir de los resultados de búsqueda proporcionados por los motores de búsqueda populares como Google, Yandex, Bing y Yahoo. En función de los deseos de los padres, las aplicaciones o páginas potencialmente peligrosas se pueden bloquear de inmediato o se le puede advertir al niño que no se recomienda abrirlas.

La solución también permite a los padres saber dónde se encuentra su hijo en algún momento y establecer un perímetro donde se espera que se encuentre durante ciertos horarios. Si el niño sale del área designada, los padres son notificados. Esta función sólo está disponible para Android e iOS cuando se activa el GPS y el dispositivo está conectado a Internet.

Si un niño se enfrenta a una amenaza, un miembro adulto de la familia recibe un correo electrónico y/o un mensaje de alerta (si la versión de Kaspersky Safe Kids para padres está instalada en el dispositivo del padre). En Mi Kaspersky, los padres también pueden ver el resumen y estadísticas detalladas acerca de la actividad en línea de sus hijos por día, semana o mes.

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From cyberbullying to social networking, and sexting to to privacy, each year Safer Internet Day (SID) aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues, and promotes initiatives to promote both a safer and better internet for all users online, but especially children and young people.

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Why internet safety matters for children

School-age children like going online to look at videos, play games and connect with friends and family. They might also be using the internet for schoolwork, homework or hobbies. School-age children can go online using computers, mobile phones, tablets, smart watches, TVs and other internet-connected devices, including toys.

Because school-age children are starting to be independent online and might go online unsupervised, there are more internet safety risks for them than there are for younger children. There are particular risks if your child uses the internet to communicate with others - for example, on messaging apps, on social media or in games.

When you take some practical internet safety precautions, you protect your child from potentially harmful or inappropriate content and activities. You also teach your child skills for using the internet safely on their own. And your child gets to make the most of their online experience, with its potential for learning, exploring, being creative and connecting with others.

As your child gets older and more confident and starts using the internet independently, you'll need to review risks and strategies for handling them. Our article on internet safety for children aged 9-11 years has ideas.

Internet safety risks for school-age children

There are 4 main kinds of internet safety risks for children.

Content risks
For school-age children these risks include things that they might find upsetting, disgusting or otherwise uncomfortable. This might include sexual content in games or movies, pornography, images of cruelty to animals, and real or simulated violence.

Contact risks
These risks include children coming into contact with people they don't know or with adults posing as children online. For example, a child might be persuaded to share personal information with strangers, provide contact details after clicking on pop-up messages, or meet in person with someone they've met online.

Conduct risks
These risks include children acting in ways that might hurt others or being the victim of this kind of behaviour. For example, a child might destroy a game that a friend or sibling has created. Another conduct risk is accidentally making in-app purchases.

Contract risks
These risks include children signing up to contracts, membership agreements, or terms and conditions that they aren't aware of or don't understand. For example, children might click a button that allows a business to send them inappropriate marketing messages or collect their personal or family data. Or children might use a toy, app or device with weak internet security, which leaves them open to identity theft or fraud.

Practical precautions to protect children from internet safety risks

Family relationships
These tips use family relationships to keep your child safe and build their safety skills:

Create a family media plan, and involve your child. Your plan could cover things like screen-free areas in your house, internet safety rules like not giving out personal information, and programs and apps that are OK for your child to use.

Use the internet with your child or make sure you're close by and aware of what your child is doing online. This way you can act quickly and reassure your child if they're upset by something they've seen online.

Check other parents' internet safety rules before deciding whether your child can go to a friend's house. For example, is your child's friend allowed to use the internet independently?

Child-friendly choices
These tips involve choosing child-friendly and age-appropriate technology and content to keep your child safe:

Set up profiles for different household members on streaming services, so your child can't choose inappropriate programs.

Use child-friendly search engines like Kiddle or Kidtopia, or content providers like ABC Kids, CBeebies, YouTube Kids and KIDOZ, or messaging apps like Messenger Kids.

Check that games, YouTube channels, TV series and websites are appropriate for your child. You can do this by looking at reviews on Common Sense Media.

Be aware that even though a site or app is appropriate for young children, the advertising it shows might not be.

Boundaries and limits
These ideas involve using technological restrictions to keep your child safe:

Check privacy settings and location services, use parental controls, use safe search settings on browsers, apps, search engines and YouTube, and limit camera and video functions.

Block in-app purchases and disable one-click payment options on your devices.

Avoid reviewing your child's browser history or using surveillance apps to monitor your child's online activity. This can send the message that you don't trust your child. If you choose to do this, it's best to let your child know.

Internet safety precautions are important. But it's also important to help your child learn how to use the internet safely and responsibly and respond positively to online risks. Good ways to do this include going online together, being a role model, talking about appropriate content and behaviour, talking about privacy, and showing your child how to handle privacy and online purchases.

Going online with children

Going online with your child is one of the best ways to help them learn about using the internet safely. That's because it gives you the opportunity to see the apps, games or videos your child enjoys. It also helps you understand how your child uses technology.

You can share your child's experience while also checking that the content is appropriate and good quality. One way to do this is by encouraging your child to tell you about the games and sites they enjoy. Or you can ask questions that show genuine interest in what your child is doing. For example, 'That looks like an interesting game. Can you teach me to play too?'

You can also show your child apps and sites that are fun, interesting or educational and explain how to save these for later. You could help your child find information they need for homework by using the right kind of search words. For example, for information on a school project about how people lived in the past, your child might use a phrase like 'life Australia 1900s', rather than 'past life'.

If you come across pop-up advertisements while you're online together, it's a good opportunity to talk with your child about not clicking them. You can explain that pop-up ads are trying to sell you things. Or they might lead to sites with unpleasant pictures or sites that want your personal or financial information.

Talking about online content with children

It's a good idea to explain to your child that the internet has all sorts of content and that some of it isn't for children.

You could explain that there are parental controls, safe browsing settings and internet filters set up on most devices to protect children from inappropriate content. But these aren't a guarantee, and your child could still come across inappropriate content.

So it's also a good idea to encourage your child to talk to you or another trusted adult if they see something that worries them. For example, 'Sometimes people put horrible things on the internet. Some of it's made up and some of it's real. If you see anything that upsets you, let me know'.

If you name things to look out for, it can help your child identify inappropriate material. For example, 'If you see a site with upsetting, scary or rude pictures, swearing or angry words, let me know. It's not a good site for you to look at'.

You could also explain that not all information on the internet is true or helpful. For example, some news is made up. If you encourage your child to think critically about internet content, this helps them learn to spot good-quality information online.

Calm, open and regular conversations about internet use can help your child feel that you trust them to be responsible online. And if your child feels trusted, they're more likely to talk with you about what they do online and tell you about online experiences that worry them.

Talking about appropriate online behaviour

Talking with your child about appropriate and inappropriate online behaviour will help your child learn how to stay safe.

Here are things you can do:

Tell your child not to do or say anything online that they wouldn't do or say face to face with someone.

Encourage your child to think before posting photos or comments.

Help your child to walk away from online arguments. You could say, 'Friends can say things they don't mean. It's good to let people get over their moods and not talk to them online for a little while'.

Being a good role model

Your child learns from you. This means you can model safe and healthy internet use by using digital media in the way you want your child to use it, now and in the future. For example, you might keep internet-connected devices out of bedrooms, and use technology for positive purposes like sending supportive messages to friends.

Taking care with privacy and personal information

It's a good idea to make sure your child knows not to communicate online with people they don't know in person. This is particularly important if your child is using in-game social networks. For example, gaming sites like Roblox and Minecraft are targeted at children but have messaging features that might allow strangers to communicate with your child.

Here are things you can do:

Ask your child to tell you if someone they don't know contacts them online.

Explain that your child should never give out personal information. You could say, 'Some people online are fakers. Never tell anyone online your name, address, phone number or birthday. Never send or post images of yourself'.

Ask your child to check with you before filling out membership forms on gaming sites, entering online competition entry forms and so on.

Check any new apps before your child uses them. In particular, check the terms and conditions about data collection and use.

Show your child how to check the privacy settings on apps, to keep their personal information safe.

Avoiding online purchases

You can help to stop any accidental in-app purchases by switching off in-app purchases and one-click payments on your devices.

It's also a good idea for you and your child to agree on clear rules about not accepting in-app purchases. You might say, 'It's important that we don't waste our money on things we don't need. If you want to buy a new game or something in a game, please ask me'.

It's OK if your rules are different from those of other families. If you've thought them through and you're happy with the way they're working, you're helping to keep your child safe online.

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Should you need urgent health advice please contact your GP or call NHS 111. In an emergency please visit A&E or call 999.

Simple ways for your child to have fun and stay safe online.

The internet plays a big role in our lives and is increasingly becoming a vital tool that children can use to support their learning. As an interactive website, Health for Kids recognises that access to the internet is a fun way for children to be able to learn about their health and wellbeing. It will continue to become an increasingly important tool throughout their lives for education and social interaction. However, using the internet also involves risks and challenges, especially for children. There is lots of great information available to help protect children from potential harm over the internet.

We have an advice page for children that are worried about internet bullying, which you could read with them.

Check out the ' ThinkUKnow ' website. This is a government based site advising children, parents and carers on how to stay safe on the internet.

You can visit the CEOP website to take you to more resources.

You could also try the NSPCC website, which includes some great information for parents on keeping children safe on line. www.nspcc.org.uk

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Cinco pasos para ser más saludable digitalmente

Existe cierto debate acerca de si es conveniente -o no- dedicar un día por año a celebrar cosas que debieran ocuparnos el año entero. Para algunas personas, tener un "día de" puede hacer olvidar que lo que se celebra ese día debe ser atendido, con el mismo énfasis, los otros 364 días del año. Para otras, en cambio, los "días de" sirven para refrescar la importancia de temas que, aunque sean atendidos diariamente, se refuerzan al tener una fecha especialmente dedicada a ellos.

En Google, tenemos una posición intermedia. Y por eso, este 11 de febrero, decidimos celebrar, como cada año, el Safer Internet Day sin dejar por ello de trabajar todos los días del año (y todas sus noches) por una internet más segura.

Desinformación y contenido inapropiado: los desafíos

Y es que si hay algo que es claro, es que la búsqueda de una internet más segura no solo está hoy en el centro de las preocupaciones de Google como empresa: también es un tema prioritario para la mayoría de los padres, madres y educadores de toda América Latina. Según una encuesta que acabamos de realizar en diferentes países de la región, la posibilidad de que niños y niñas accedan a contenido inapropiado en la web es la principal preocupación de padres y madres tanto en Chile (39%), como en Colombia (41%), Argentina (40%), México (45%) y Brasil (55%).

Un día, dos noticias
Es por datos como los que muestra esta encuesta que, desde Google, hemos decidido celebrar el Safer Internet Day 2020 compartiendo dos noticias muy importantes.

La primera de ellas es la presentación de la nueva Guía para Familias en español. Una guía gratuita, creada para ayudar a las familias a incorporar buenos hábitos digitales evaluando, analizando y aprendiendo juntos, a partir de cinco ejes clave: Compartir con cuidado, No caer en trampas, Proteger los secretos, Ser amable y Preguntar cuando haya dudas.

La segunda buena noticia de este Safer Internet Day es la presentación de una actualización de la Guía para Educadores, que incorpora a los contenidos que ya presentamos en 2019 un capítulo nuevo y fundamental sobre desinformación, con actividades, ejercicios y consejos fundamentales para enseñar a los más jóvenes a detectar informaciones falsas o erróneas.

Herramientas para la seguridad, todo el año

Una Internet segura todos los días

Estas dos Guías, realizadas en alianza con la Coalición para una Internet segura (iKeepSafe.org), son parte del proyecto Sé Genial en Internet y se suman a las muchas herramientas que Google desarrolla y pone a disposición de la comunidad, todos los días del año, para ayudar a que grandes y pequeños puedan disfrutar de una internet segura y sin riesgos.

Si bien estas herramientas son muchas, y su actualización y desarrollo son constantes, quizás sea bueno recordar, por ejemplo, a nuestra aplicación YouTube Kids, que ofrece una combinación de filtros automáticos para garantizar a los más pequeños una experiencia segura, y permite a padres y madres elegir el contenido que pueden mirar sus hijos, limitar el tiempo de uso y bloquear vídeos, entre muchas otras cosas.

A ésta se suman las muchas mejoras de seguridad que hemos anunciado recientemente, tanto para nuestro Buscador como para Google Maps, para el Asistente de Google y YouTube. Estas mejoras van desde la posibilidad de acceder hoy, con un simple clic, a la configuración de privacidad individual en cada una de estas plataformas hasta la facilidad de eliminar automáticamente el registro de actividades o la de utilizar el modo incógnito, por ejemplo, en los mapas de Google.

Como madre de una joven que nació en 2005, el mismo año en que se celebró por primera vez el Safer Internet Day, y que creció al ritmo de la preocupación global por la seguridad en internet, estoy convencida de que la web abre a nuestros hijos e hijas las puertas de un universo prácticamente inagotable. Pero creo también que los adultos debemos darles todas las garantías y herramientas necesarias para que cada vez que ingresen a la web, ellos y ellas puedan tener una experiencia verdaderamente genial.

En eso estamos. Y hacia allí vamos. Porque es una preocupación de todos. Sigamos trabajando juntos por una internet más segura. Hoy y todos los días.

Por: Adriana Noreña, VP, Google Hispanoamérica

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Safer Internet Day: Un día, todos los días

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Cinco pasos para ser más saludable digitalmente Existe cierto debate acerca de si es conveniente -o no- dedicar un día por año a celebrar cosas que debieran ocuparnos el año entero. Para algunas personas, tener un "día de" puede hacer olvidar que lo que se celebra ese día debe ser atendido, con el mismo énfasis, los otros 364 días del año.

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El segundo martes de febrero se celebra en todo el mundo el Día de Internet Segura (#SaferInternetDay), una iniciativa de la red Insafe/Inhope que apoya la Comisión Europea para promover una utilización segura de internet, en especial entre los niños y jóvenes. Esta jornada, que en España organiza el Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad (Incibe) no se dirige sólo a ellos, sino también a padres, tutores, profesores, empresas y responsables políticos, a los que anima a participar de una forma creativa para conseguir que la red sea un espacio seguro.

Esta iniciativa creada en el 2004 se ha convertido en una fecha de referencia mundial en la agenda de la seguridad online. A lo largo del tiempo el Safer Internet Day se ha afianzado hasta celebrarse en más de 170 países de todo el mundo. El lema de este año es Juntos por una internet mejor.

Para la edición del 2021, el Incibe ha elaborado un programa de actividades y conferencias del Día de Internet Segura, hoy y mañana, dirigidas a los menores y a todos los sectores implicados. La primera jornada, que este año tiene formato online, cuenta con la intervención inicial de la reina Letizia y la inauguración corre a cargo de la secretaria de Estado de Digitalización e Inteligencia Artificial, Carme Artigas.

Además de las conferencias y debates de expertos sobre propuestas para hacer más segura la utilización de internet hay talleres sobre uso seguro, fraudes y virus, dirigidos a menores por franjas de edad, de 5 a 8 años, de 9 a 14 años y mayores de 14 años. La web Internet Segura For Kids (IS4K) contiene numerosos recursos para que menores, padres y educadores puedan identificar comportamientos de riesgo (privacidad, sexting, ciberacoso, grooming...), así como formas de evitarlos y combatirlos.

La página IS4K no solo está dirigida a sensibilizar y formar a las partes implicadas, sino que también ofrece un servicio de atención telefónica para asesorar a menores, familias, educadores y otros profesionales que trabajan con menores. Una de sus funciones en reducir la disponibilidad de contenidos delictivos en internet con apoyo a las fuerzas de seguridad.

En el Día de Internet Segura, l'Associació Catalana d'Enginyers de Telecomunicació (Telecos.cat) ha puesto en marcha el CiberObservatorio Profesional de Catalunya, con el que quiere "contribuir al conocimiento técnico, organizativo y empresarial en torno a los sistemas tecnológicos de los que disponen las organizaciones y su protección contra ciberamenazas"

En esta web se publicarán encuestas de forma periódica que servirán para captar el grado de sensibilización general hacia esta materia. En este momento hay dos activas, una sobre teletrabajo (para personas que trabajan a trabajo a distancia y otra sobre ciberseguridad profesional, dirigida a responsables de tecnología de empresas y entidades públicas y privadas.

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Día de Internet Segura, una red en la que los menores estén protegidos

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El segundo martes de febrero se celebra en todo el mundo el Día de Internet Segura (#SaferInternetDay), una iniciativa de la red Insafe/Inhope que apoya la Comisión Europea para promover una utilización segura de internet, en especial entre los niños y jóvenes.

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HCPLC wants everyone to remain safe while exploring the internet, especially children and teens.

Parents are responsible for monitoring their children's use of library materials and electronic resources. In order to assist parents, the library offers internet safety training for youth. This program teaches how to safely navigate the internet and recognize dangers that may be encountered online.
Completion of this training program is required before anyone under 17 years of age may access the internet on library computers. This requirement will only be waived at the request of parents via a signed authorization form.
If this Internet Safety Training is completed on a library computer, keep the browser open at the completion certificate and ask a library staff member to view your certificate on the screen.

If this Internet Safety Training is completed at home, take a screenshot or print the certificate at the end of the training to share with library staff on your next visit.

For Children in Grades K-5

Internet Safety Superhero School

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HCPLC wants everyone to remain safe while exploring the internet, especially children and teens. Parents are responsible for monitoring their children's use of library materials and electronic resources. In order to assist parents, the library offers internet safety training for youth. This program teaches how to safely navigate the internet and recognize dangers that may be encountered online.

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El Día Internacional de Internet Seguro (Safe Internet Day), es un evento de gran envergadura, que fue propuesto por la red INSAFE y apoyado por la Unión Europea. Se celebra el segundo martes de febrero. Más de cien países alrededor del mundo celebran este día cuyo objetivo principal, es crear conciencia de la importancia que tiene el hacer de Internet una plataforma digital más segura.

El martes 11 de febrero a partir de las 10 horas en el Museo Reina Sofía, con sesión de mañana y tarde tendrá lugar la celebración del #DíaDeInternetSegura.

El Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad (INCIBE), a través de su canal especializado en menores, Internet Segura for Kids (IS4K), contribuye a la celebración de esta jornada promoviendo distintas actividades de concienciación para centros educativos y organizando un evento público en Madrid bajo el lema "Una Internet mejor comienza contigo: juntos aprendemos ciberseguridad", en este día se invita a todos los colectivos a sumarse al movimiento global a la hora de destacar el carácter positivo de Internet.

Otras acciones llevadas a cabo en el #DíaDeInternetSegura

Los diferentes colectivos de la sociedad también aportan su granito de arena para velar por el interés común, con distintas acciones que garanticen la seguridad al utilizar Internet:

Los menores, los jóvenes y las familias. Conscientes de que es nuestra responsabilidad como usuarios, cada vez solicitan más servicios, contenidos positivos y de calidad.

El entorno educativo y trabajadores sociales. A través de actividades socioeducativas en el aula, fomentando la concienciación entre los alumnos, los más vulnerables en la Red.

La industria tecnológica. Cada aplicación y dispositivo posee opciones de protección frente a los riesgos y estas mejoran continuamente; por ejemplo, opciones de privacidad en redes sociales, verificación en dos pasos para acceder a las cuentas o alertas de tiempos de uso en las aplicaciones.

Ciudadanos y empresas. Se involucran demandando funciones y herramientas que garanticen el bienestar digital del usuario, en especial de los menores de edad por ser más vulnerables.

Entidades implicadas. Desde Internet Segura for Kids, de INCIBE, Plataforma de Infancia, EU KIDS ONLINE, PantallasAmigas... se ofrecen numerosos recursos para integrar la seguridad. Este tipo de ejercicios en el entorno escolar brindan beneficios de aprendizaje multidisciplinar, conectando diferentes materias y áreas de conocimientos mientras normalizamos el uso responsable de la tecnología.

Este año los centros educativos pueden participar en el concurso ¡Luces, cámara... y a grabar tu anuncio de Ciberseguridad! Esta actividad didáctica trata de involucrar a los alumnos desde los centros educativos para formar parte del Día de Internet Segura 2020. Para ello, los alumnos deberán investigar y conocer las opciones de seguridad de sus dispositivos y aplicaciones favoritas con el fin de crear un vídeo publicitario sobre todo lo aprendido. El centro ganador se revelará durante la celebración del acto y será premiado con una impresora 3D de última generación. Los interesados en participar pueden presentar sus creaciones hasta el 3 de febrero a las 13:00 horas.

Para participar rellenar el pdf con las indicaciones para docentes y alumnado.
Más información, consultar las bases.

¡Os esperamos en el SID 2020!

Aquí puedes leer un resumen del Día de Internet Segura 2020 para PantallasAmigas.

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El Día Internacional de Internet Seguro (Safe Internet Day ), es un evento de gran envergadura, que fue propuesto por la red INSAFE y apoyado por la Unión Europea. Se celebra el segundo martes de febrero.

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Distance learning puts a lot of responsibility on the parent, and that goes farther than schoolwork. Homeschool parents have to go the extra mile to teach their children about internet safety. This can be especially beneficial since parents can monitor their children more closely than a teacher could. Here are some tips on how to teach your kids about internet safety in the home.

Online Predators and How to Handle Them

The internet isn't always the safest place for children. The Department of Justice states that 76% of internet-initiated sex crimes start in a chatroom. Remind young children not to talk to any strangers, including online strangers. Encourage older children to be wary of who they're talking to online. Also, remind them to be careful of the information they give out online. Be upfront with older children about the threat so they can keep an eye out for suspicious behavior and signs of grooming. This can include a person who pays them special attention online and attempts to give them things in real life.

Safe Searching

Schools have content filters to make sure students can search the internet safely, and so should homeschool parents. Content filters can help keep students safe from harmful content and allow parents some peace of mind. However, content filters aren't enough. Plus, kids can get past them. Teaching children about why certain online interactions are dangerous works along with content filters.

Cyberbullying

While distance learners may not necessarily experience bullying in person, online bullying can become a huge problem for an eLearning student. Parents should teach students about cyberbullying and how to effectively handle those situations. Make sure children understand to come to you when they see online bullying. Teach older children how to report or block those who treat them badly. Many websites have ways to do this that will help students keep their time online safe and productive. Content monitoring programs like LearnSafe automatically detect incidents of cyberbullying and at-risk behavior. Installing this software on school-owned computers used for distance learning helps adults to intervene before situations escalate.

Online Relationships

Depending on the site you use, there are different ways you can make friends online. While a lot of websites aimed at younger people allow minimal communication, some video games allow for voice and type chat. This could lead to children making friends online. While this can be fine on some level, make sure your children understand what information shouldn't be given out online. Children should also understand how to be respectful in online play situations. If someone isn't treating them respectfully, they should remember they don't have to stay friends with them.
Text by Elizabeth Slatsky

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Internet Safety for Distance Learning | LearnSafe

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The internet has been a boon and a curse for teenagers.
J. K. Rowling

The Internet has been an amazing invention that has undoubtedly change the world in more ways than we can think of. Not all of those ways, unfortunately, have been positive. We can connect to people faster, find things easier, and transfer information at the speed of light. These very boons of communication can become the bane of safety. So much of our private lives and information get transferred over the internet, Safer Internet Day reminds us to protect ourselves from the dangers there and make the internet a little safer for everyone.

History of Safer Internet Day

Safer Internet Day came to exist officially in 2012, when the US Department of Homeland Security and the European Commission decided it was time to help shepherd the growing beast that was the Internet into a playground that was safer for our youth. In America things got really going in 2013 when ConnectSafely.org was appointed to coordinate the efforts in the American theater, and they've been driving it forward a little more every year. Each year they choose a theme to help promote, and a goal that they intend to reach. What kinds of goals?

In 2015 they began to promote that year's theme "Actions & Activism Toward a Better Net & World", where they focused on concerns like bullying and integration with the National Parent Teacher Association, and working to use technology to help effect social change. This is a particularly powerful use of the tool, given that people from every walk of life and culture from around the world can connect and communicate in ways they never could before. That's what the Internet was for, what it brought to us, and the world it helped bring together.

How to celebrate Safer Internet Day

The first thing you can do to Celebrate Safer Internet Day is work towards expanding your own online safety portfolio. Know what to do if you see cases of cyberbullying, and how to connect and communicate with people all over the world in areas of shared interest. Make sure your identity is solidly protected, and that the people who are in your life are protected as well. Even better, take a stop by connectsafely.org and check out the newest apps for protecting yourself and your children, and follow up on the breaking news about internet security.

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Lesson 1: Teaching Kids About Internet Safety

Teaching kids about Internet safety

The Internet can be a wonderful place to learn, shop, play games, and talk to your friends. Unfortunately, there are also predators, identity thieves, and others online who may try to harm you. In order to be safe online, it's important for you and your kids to be aware of the dangers.

Many kids are confident that they know how to be safe online. However, there are a few reasons kids are often more at risk. They may not always think about the consequences of their actions, which can cause them to share too much information about themselves. Kids also are sometimes specifically targeted by cyberbullies or predators.

If you're a parent or guardian, you can help to keep your kids safe by talking to them about their Internet use, teaching them about online dangers, and learning everything you can about the Internet so you can make informed decisions.

About this tutorial

This tutorial is designed for any parent or guardian who wants to learn how to keep their kids safe online. You may want to review our Internet Safety tutorial first so you'll have a basic understanding of online safety. Throughout this tutorial, we'll link to other resources you can use if you want more information. We'll also link to some activities, videos, and other resources that are geared toward kids and teens. You may want to show these resources to your kids or even work through them together.

If you want to learn the basics of using the Internet, you can also check out our Internet Basics, Email 101, and Beyond Email tutorials.

Understanding online dangers

In order to keep your kids safe, you'll need to know about the different types of online dangers that exist. For example, kids and teens may find inappropriate content on the Internet, such as pornography or obscene language. There is also a possibility of cyberbullying or cyberharassment from others online. This does not mean your child will encounter all of these threats. However, knowing about the dangers can help you and your kids make smart decisions online.

Review the interactive below to learn about some of the dangers kids can encounter online.

Other types of dangers

Whenever someone uses a computer, there is a risk of eye strain, wrist strain, and other injuries. You can help prevent this by limiting the amount of time your kids spend on computers and mobile devices. For tips on avoiding injury, read Creating a Safe Workspace in our Computer Basics tutorial.

There's also another reason to limit your kids' Internet use: Because people are spending more and more time online, Internet addiction is becoming a more significant problem. Internet use can be a good thing, but if it becomes an addiction it can affect a person's offline life.

Places where dangers can occur

It's important for kids to be careful whenever they're connected to the Internet because online dangers are not just limited to bad websites. Chat rooms, computer games, and even social networking sites can be risky. If your kids have mobile phones, they'll also need to be careful when texting or when accessing the Internet on their phones.

Review the slideshow below to learn about some of the places online where kids can be at risk.

Guidelines for keeping your kids safe

It can be difficult to keep your kids completely safe online. Even if you set up parental controls on your home computer, your kids will use many other computers that don't have parental controls. To keep your kids safe, you'll need to teach them to make good decisions online-even when you're not around.

Below are some general tips you can use when teaching your kids about online safety:

Learn everything you can about the Internet. Being familiar with the Internet will not only help you understand the risks, but it will also help you talk to your kids.

Set standards for what your kids can and cannot do online. It's important to make rules for your kids so they know what's expected of them. Don't wait until something bad happens to start creating guidelines.

Teach your kids to keep personal information private. It's usually a bad idea to post personal information online such as phone numbers, addresses, and credit cards. If criminals gain access to this information, they can use it to harm you or your family.

Teach your kids to use social networking sites safely. Sites like Facebook allow kids-and adults-to share photos and videos of themselves, as well as have conversations with friends and strangers. If your kids share something with friends, it's still possible for it to get into the wrong hands. Generally, they should only post something online if they're comfortable with everyone in the world seeing it.

Encourage your kids to come to you if they encounter a problem. If your child gets into trouble online, you'll want him or her to come to you instead of hiding it. Keep in mind that your kids could accidentally encounter a bad site, even if they're doing everything right.

Talk to your kids about Internet use. Talk to your kids regularly about how they use the Internet. If they're in the habit of talking to you about the Internet, they'll be more willing to come to you if there's a problem.

The Federal Trade Commission has videos and other resources you may find helpful. Watch the following video to learn more about talking to your kids about Internet safety.

Minimizing risks at home

If you have a home computer your kids use, there are some extra precautions you can take to make it safer. Remember that your kids will probably use many other computers, and these precautions won't keep them safe when they're not at home. Also, keep in mind that these are merely suggestions; depending on your parenting style and your kids' ages, you may choose not to use all of them.

Keep the computer in the living room or in another common area. By putting the computer in a common area of the house, you can reduce the chance that they'll talk to strangers or visit inappropriate websites. For teens, you may choose to give them more freedom about where they use the computer (especially if they have their own computers).

Install antivirus software. Viruses and other malware are a risk for any computer (although Macs are slightly safer). To protect your computer, you can install antivirus software such as BitDefender or Norton.

Use a kid-friendly search engine. Regular search engines may return results with inappropriate content you don't want your kids to see. However, there are some search engines that are designed to only return kid-friendly results (although there is still the possibility of inappropriate results getting through). Examples include KidTopia and KidRex.org.

Use parental controls. Windows and Mac OS X allow you to add parental controls to user accounts. These include time limits, website restrictions, and controlling which applications can be opened. You can also buy parental control software like Net Nanny, which has versions for Windows and Mac.

Creating an Internet safety contract

Once you've established Internet guidelines, you may want to put them in writing. You can create an Internet safety contract your kids can sign, and then you can keep a copy of it near the computer.

There are also premade contracts you can download and print. One example is the Family Online Safety Contract, which you can download from the Family Online Safety Institute. In addition to a contract, it includes a contract for parents, which contains guidelines you may find helpful.

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A Child's Safety Safer Internet Day 2020

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Mañana, 10 de febrero, es el Día Internacional de la Seguridad en Internet. Por ello, queremos compartir con vosotros algunos consejos para que naveguéis de forma segura.

En la mayor parte de las ocasiones, cuando navegamos por la red, compramos online o, simplemente, revisamos nuestras cuentas bancarias, sólo necesitamos un poco de sentido común y estas pautas para mantener todos nuestros dispositivos libres de virus y amenazas.

6 consejos para navegar de forma segura por Internet

1. Compra online con precauciones

Cuando realices alguna compra a través de Internet, asegúrate de que la url del sitio coincide con la web donde crees estar y que su dirección empieza por https. No olvides revisar su política de privacidad.

2. Mantén actualizado tu antivirus

Android, Windows, Mac... Cuando navegues por Internet es fundamental tener tu dispositivo seguro yactualizado. Existe malware especializado para cada uno de ellos, por eso, contar con un programa antivirus es esencial para proteger tu identidad online y la de tu familia.

3. Utiliza una red Wi-Fi conocida

Para todos es muy cómodo conectarse a redes de bares, centros comerciales o tiendas pero tenemos que tener en cuenta que suelen ser poco seguras. Los paquetes de información transmitidos a través de las conexiones públicas pueden ser capturados fácilmente por hackers o ciberdelincuentes.

4. Presta atención a tu bandeja de entrada

Cuando nos llega un email de una fuente desconocida, debemos evitar pinchar en los enlaces o documentos adjuntos. Asimismo, no debemos responder a esos correos facilitando datos personales y claves de acceso a diferentes cuentas.

5. Informa a los niños

Los niños utilizan smartphones y tablets con la misma facilidad que los adultos y eso es bueno, siempre y cuando sepan lo que no deben hacer y, sobre todo, es muy importante que los mayores tengan un control sobre su actividad online.

6. Cuida el 'Internet de las Cosas'

Son muchos los aparatos del hogar conectados a Internet: televisiones, microondas, sistemas de seguridad... Lo mejor que puedes hacer es mantener el sistema operativo actualizado.

Y recordad que estos consejos hay que ponerlos en práctica todos los días del año, no solo hoy. 🙂

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Internet Safety for Kids | Parents’ Guide to Keeping Kids Safe Online

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Parents are the first line of defense for children and teens facing an ever growing list of online dangers from cyberbullying to sexting to predators.

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Hoy en día la mayoría de las personas se encuentra conectado a Internet de alguna manera. Con la llegada de la pandemia y el confinamiento que hemos vivido, la mayoría de las personas han pasado sus vidas en línea, ya sea para trabajar, estudiar, mantener la comunicación con familiares y amigos...

El coronavirus ha disparado el uso de internet en España con un aumento de más de un millón de usuarios hasta un total de 32,8 millones según el Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

Este año se ha demostrado el sinfín de posibilidades que nos aporta la tecnología, sin embargo, como todo lo demás, esto también tiene sus desventajas. La seguridad en Internet se ha convertido en un tema de gran preocupación en todo el mundo, especialmente dada la cantidad de personas que ahora usan Internet, destacando el incremento de usuarios de edades muy jóvenes.

El objetivo del Día Internacional de la Internet Segura (Safer Internet Day)

El Día de Internet Segura, "Safer Internet Day", es un evento promovido por la red INSAFE/INHOPE con el apoyo de la Comisión Europea y tiene el objetivo de promover un uso seguro y positivo de las tecnologías digitales, especialmente entre niños y jóvenes.

Es esencial concienciar sobre un uso responsable y seguro de la red, sobre todo entre el público más joven.

Este día no solo pretende crear un Internet más seguro, sino un Internet mejor, para convertir la Red en un espacio en el que todos nos comportemos de manera responsable, respetuosa, crítica y creativa. El Safer Internet Day busca concienciar sobre la necesidad de tomar precauciones cuando navegamos en Internet.

Safer Internet Day - Aumenta la lucha por llegar a una Internet Segura

Los más jóvenes son los que más usan la tecnología. Un estudio del INE demuestra que los jóvenes entre 10 y 15 años son los que más usan las nuevas tecnologías, en concreto, el 91,5% usa el ordenador, el 94,5% accede a Internet, y siete de cada diez (el 69,5% tiene teléfono móvil), frente al 66% de 2019.

Los resultados de este informen dejan claro la importancia que tiene proteger a los menores de amenazas como el ciberacoso, la exposición a imágenes de abusos, así como a otras prácticas como el grooming, en el que algunas personas se hacen pasar por niños para conseguir fotografías íntimas de los niños.

De igual modo, en el sector privado los grandes fabricantes de software para entornos seguros se han concienciado también en la importancia que tiene este aspecto para la sociedad y son muchas y variadas las soluciones que hoy día podemos encontrar, las cuales nos ayudan y facilitan el acceso de nuestros menores a una red segura.

Es por esto por lo que, soluciones tipo como pueden ser Qustodio, Net Nanny, Kaspersky Safe Kids... etc, forman parte ya de nuestro día a día en la parte tecnológica del hogar.

CIC y el Internet Seguro

Desde CIC Consulting Informático estamos totalmente convencidos de la importancia de concienciar y enseñar a nuestros menores a protegerse por sí mismos y acabar con la impunidad de quiénes les acosan. De igual modo, creemos en lo vital de concienciar y formar a los diferentes usuarios de la red de la importancia de las buenas prácticas de un Internet seguro, las cuales aseguren un entorno limpio y seguro para todos.
En CIC promovemos el avance de la cultura de la Internet Segura a través de la concienciación, la sensibilización y la formación.

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Distance learning puts a lot of responsibility on the parent, and that goes farther than schoolwork. Homeschool parents have to go the extra mile to teach their children about internet safety. This can be especially beneficial since parents can monitor their children more closely than a teacher could. Here are some tips on how to teach your kids about internet safety in the home.

Online Predators and How to Handle Them

The internet isn't always the safest place for children. The Department of Justice states that 76% of internet-initiated sex crimes start in a chatroom. Remind young children not to talk to any strangers, including online strangers. Encourage older children to be wary of who they're talking to online. Also, remind them to be careful of the information they give out online. Be upfront with older children about the threat so they can keep an eye out for suspicious behavior and signs of grooming. This can include a person who pays them special attention online and attempts to give them things in real life.

Safe Searching

Schools have content filters to make sure students can search the internet safely, and so should homeschool parents. Content filters can help keep students safe from harmful content and allow parents some peace of mind. However, content filters aren't enough. Plus, kids can get past them. Teaching children about why certain online interactions are dangerous works along with content filters.

Cyberbullying

While distance learners may not necessarily experience bullying in person, online bullying can become a huge problem for an eLearning student. Parents should teach students about cyberbullying and how to effectively handle those situations. Make sure children understand to come to you when they see online bullying. Teach older children how to report or block those who treat them badly. Many websites have ways to do this that will help students keep their time online safe and productive. Content monitoring programs like LearnSafe automatically detect incidents of cyberbullying and at-risk behavior. Installing this software on school-owned computers used for distance learning helps adults to intervene before situations escalate.

Online Relationships

Depending on the site you use, there are different ways you can make friends online. While a lot of websites aimed at younger people allow minimal communication, some video games allow for voice and type chat. This could lead to children making friends online. While this can be fine on some level, make sure your children understand what information shouldn't be given out online. Children should also understand how to be respectful in online play situations. If someone isn't treating them respectfully, they should remember they don't have to stay friends with them.
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Hoy en día la mayoría de las personas se encuentra conectado a Internet de alguna manera. Con la llegada de la pandemia y el confinamiento que hemos vivido, la mayoría de las personas han pasado sus vidas en línea, ya sea para trabajar, estudiar, mantener la comunicación con familiares y amigos...

El coronavirus ha disparado el uso de internet en España con un aumento de más de un millón de usuarios hasta un total de 32,8 millones según el Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE).

Este año se ha demostrado el sinfín de posibilidades que nos aporta la tecnología, sin embargo, como todo lo demás, esto también tiene sus desventajas. La seguridad en Internet se ha convertido en un tema de gran preocupación en todo el mundo, especialmente dada la cantidad de personas que ahora usan Internet, destacando el incremento de usuarios de edades muy jóvenes.

El objetivo del Día Internacional de la Internet Segura (Safer Internet Day)

El Día de Internet Segura, "Safer Internet Day", es un evento promovido por la red INSAFE/INHOPE con el apoyo de la Comisión Europea y tiene el objetivo de promover un uso seguro y positivo de las tecnologías digitales, especialmente entre niños y jóvenes.

Es esencial concienciar sobre un uso responsable y seguro de la red, sobre todo entre el público más joven.

Este día no solo pretende crear un Internet más seguro, sino un Internet mejor, para convertir la Red en un espacio en el que todos nos comportemos de manera responsable, respetuosa, crítica y creativa. El Safer Internet Day busca concienciar sobre la necesidad de tomar precauciones cuando navegamos en Internet.

Safer Internet Day - Aumenta la lucha por llegar a una Internet Segura

Los más jóvenes son los que más usan la tecnología. Un estudio del INE demuestra que los jóvenes entre 10 y 15 años son los que más usan las nuevas tecnologías, en concreto, el 91,5% usa el ordenador, el 94,5% accede a Internet, y siete de cada diez (el 69,5% tiene teléfono móvil), frente al 66% de 2019.

Los resultados de este informen dejan claro la importancia que tiene proteger a los menores de amenazas como el ciberacoso, la exposición a imágenes de abusos, así como a otras prácticas como el grooming, en el que algunas personas se hacen pasar por niños para conseguir fotografías íntimas de los niños.

De igual modo, en el sector privado los grandes fabricantes de software para entornos seguros se han concienciado también en la importancia que tiene este aspecto para la sociedad y son muchas y variadas las soluciones que hoy día podemos encontrar, las cuales nos ayudan y facilitan el acceso de nuestros menores a una red segura.

Es por esto por lo que, soluciones tipo como pueden ser Qustodio, Net Nanny, Kaspersky Safe Kids... etc, forman parte ya de nuestro día a día en la parte tecnológica del hogar.

CIC y el Internet Seguro

Desde CIC Consulting Informático estamos totalmente convencidos de la importancia de concienciar y enseñar a nuestros menores a protegerse por sí mismos y acabar con la impunidad de quiénes les acosan. De igual modo, creemos en lo vital de concienciar y formar a los diferentes usuarios de la red de la importancia de las buenas prácticas de un Internet seguro, las cuales aseguren un entorno limpio y seguro para todos.
En CIC promovemos el avance de la cultura de la Internet Segura a través de la concienciación, la sensibilización y la formación.

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Safer Internet Day - Día Internacional de la Internet Segura

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El Día Internacional de Internet Seguro (Safe Internet Day), es un evento de gran envergadura, que fue propuesto por la red INSAFE y apoyado por la Unión Europea. Se celebra el segundo día de la segunda semana del segundo mes del año, o lo que es lo mismo, el segundo martes de febrero.

Más de cien países alrededor del mundo celebran este día cuyo objetivo principal, es crear conciencia de la importancia que tiene el hacer de Internet una plataforma digital más segura.

Es a partir del año 2004, cuando se toma en cuenta esta iniciativa, que ha movilizado a millones de personas en todo el mundo para promover y debatir sobre el correcto uso de Internet, sobre todo para los niños y jóvenes, ya que es la población más vulnerable.

Recomendaciones para el correcto uso de Internet

Sin lugar a dudas, Internet se ha transformado en una herramienta indispensable en el diario vivir de las personas. A través de este medio tecnológico, los seres humanos pueden disfrutar de una serie de bondades que en el pasado eran impensables.

Son muchas las ventajas y beneficios que brinda el mundo en línea, por ejemplo, tener el acceso directo a cualquier forma de educación; la comunicación con otras personas o familiares, sin importar las distancias; compras online y acceso a plataformas de ocio, como las plataformas de contenido audiovisual, películas y series, videojuegos, etc.

Sin embargo, no todo es bueno, ya que, al ser un medio de comunicación accesible a todo tipo de público, el uso de Internet, también puede convertirse en un serio peligro, sobre todo para los niños y jóvenes de hoy.

Por esta razón, no está de más, que las personas aprendan algunas estrategias que les permitan estar más seguras, una vez que se introducen en este mundo y comienzan a formar parte de esta red.

Con estos sencillos y prácticos pasos, podrás aprender cómo estar más seguro cada vez que entras en Internet:

Si ya formas parte de algunas de las redes sociales más importantes que se conocen en Internet, evita el contacto con personas extrañas. No aceptes invitaciones de personas que no forman parte de tu círculo familiar o social.

Es necesario que utilices una conexión segura. Lo recomendable es que lo hagas desde tu casa y no en lugares públicos, ya que cualquier persona podría averiguar tus datos con mayor facilidad.

Evitar dar información confidencial, como dirección, teléfonos, fotografías, claves, etc.

Eliminar de inmediato correos sospechosos o vínculos.

Si eres un niño o persona joven, lo más recomendable es pedir orientación a las personas mayores, especialmente los familiares más cercanos, quienes estarán en la capacidad de darte el consejo más adecuado del correcto uso, cada vez que te encuentres navegando por la Internet.

Slogan 2021: Juntos por una mejor Internet

El lema para 2021 se centra en hacer de internet un lugar mejor y más seguro para todos, pero especialmente para los niños y los jóvenes que cada vez más tienen acceso a esta herramienta para la educación y la información.

Día de Internet Segura 2020

El Día de Internet Segura, será un gran evento, que se llevará a cabo el 11 de febrero de 2020. El lema para este año será "Una Internet mejor comienza contigo: juntos aprendemos ciberseguridad".

Con ello, se pretende, que todos los usuarios asuman una actitud responsable, así como hacer de Internet una herramienta más segura, sobre todo para la población más joven.

El evento estará orientado a toda clase de público para que de una forma participativa puedan aportar ideas, soluciones y nuevas estrategias en la búsqueda de un Internet más seguro para todos.

Entre las actividades organizadas para este año, destaca la que dirigida a niños y jóvenes cuyo lema es "Juntos aprendemos ciberseguridad". Desde el Canal Internet Segura for Kids, se ofrecerá una serie de dinámicas educativas que podrán ser puestas en práctica en las escuelas y que tendrán como finalidad educar a los estudiantes en el correcto manejo del ciberespacio.

¿Cómo celebrar el Día Internacional de Internet Segura?

Para celebrar el Día Internacional de Internet Segura, puedes comenzar hoy mismo sólo creando conciencia entre tus familiares y amigos de la importancia que tiene educar a las personas en el correcto uso de Internet.

Sobre todo, dando prioridad a los niños y jóvenes por ser las personas más susceptibles, una vez que entran en contacto con estos medios tecnológicos.

Por otro lado, sí eres padre de familia, habla con tus hijos de la importancia del uso responsable de Internet y las distintas redes sociales que hoy se conocen, que han sido creadas para brindar a sus usuarios una mayor y mejor calidad de vida.

Además, puedes aportar tus ideas y experiencias a través de las redes sociales con el hashtag #DiadeInternetSegura #SaferInternetDay #SID2021.

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To grade each state, SafeWise looked at laws for both sexting and cyberbullying.5,6 Points were assigned to states based on the types of laws currently on the books and the consequences for violating those laws. If a state has a law proposed, partial points were granted. School policies and consequences were also factors. Letter grades were determined based on the total points, with higher points earning higher grades.

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Related articles on SafeWise

1. Justin Patchin, Cyberbullying Research Center, "2019 Cyberbullying Data," July 2019. Accessed April 11, 2023.

2. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, "The Online Enticement of Children: An In-Depth Analysis of CyberTipline Reports," 2017. Accessed April 11, 2023.

3. Haley Zapal, Bark, "2018 Children and Teen Cyber Fact Sheet," January 2019. Accessed April 11, 2023.

4. Kate Muir and Adam Joinson, Frontiers in Psychology, "An Exploratory Study Into the Negotiation of Cyber-Security Within the Family Home," March 2020. Accessed April 11, 2023.

5. Sameer Hinduja and Justin Patchin, Cyberbullying Research Center, "State Sexting Laws," November 2018. Accessed April 11, 2023.

6. Sameer Hinduja and Justin Patchin, Cyberbullying Research Center, "State Cyberbullying Laws," January 2021. Accessed April 11, 2023.

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El Día de Internet Segura, "Safer Internet Day" (SID, por sus siglas en inglés) es un evento promovido por la red INSAFE/INHOPE con el apoyo de la Comisión Europea, que se celebra anualmente en el mes de febrero, con el objetivo de que Internet sea un lugar de oportunidades para niños, niñas y jóvenes, donde puedan crear, participar y compartir de manera positiva y libre.

Desde INCIBE y su canal especializado en ciberseguridad para menores, Internet Segura for Kids (IS4K), perteneciente a la red paneuropea INSAFE de Centros de Seguridad en Internet, nos sumamos cada año a esta celebración.

Os invitamos a uniros a este movimiento internacional en esta nueva edición que se celebrará el 8 de febrero bajo el lema 'Juntos por una Internet mejor (Together for a better internet)', y se centrará especialmente en proteger las necesidades y derechos de los jóvenes en la Red.

Con un enfoque global y comunitario, todos podemos contribuir a un Internet más seguro:

Los niños, niñas y jóvenes pueden ayudar en la creación de una Internet mejor siendo respetuosos con los demás, protegiendo su privacidad en la Red y buscando oportunidades positivas para crear, participar y compartir a través de Internet.

Las familias desempeñan un papel fundamental a la hora de motivar e inculcar a sus hijos/as un uso responsable, respetuoso, crítico y creativo de la tecnología mediante el diálogo, la educación en un uso seguro y positivo de la tecnología y su ejemplo como referentes de comportamiento, también en Internet.

Los docentes, otros educadores/as y trabajadores/as sociales pueden contribuir a la creación de una Internet mejor capacitando al alumnado en competencias digitales y ayudándoles a desarrollar habilidades que fomenten el pensamiento crítico. Pueden animarles a crear su propio contenido, relacionarse de forma positiva con los demás también en Internet y servir como ejemplo personal de comportamiento en la red para sus estudiantes.

Las empresas pueden colaborar en la creación de una Internet mejor creando contenido positivo y promoviendo servicios seguros y fáciles de usar. Además, pueden proporcionar ayuda para un uso más seguro y responsable de sus servicios, y opciones de bloqueo y reporte frente a situaciones conflictivas.

Las administraciones públicas deben proporcionar un entorno en el que toda la sociedad pueda trabajar y progresar, por ejemplo, asegurando que los planes educativos incluyan formación en materia de seguridad en Internet, que las familias y tutores puedan tener acceso a información adecuada y fuentes de apoyo, o impulsando la autorregulación de contenidos y servicios por parte de las empresas. Asimismo, deben tomar la iniciativa para garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar de niños y jóvenes mediante estrategias reales de protección infantil en Internet.

Todos y todas somos responsables de marcar la diferencia en Internet.. Podemos contribuir a la creación de un espacio positivo comportándonos de manera respetuosa con los demás, buscando oportunidades para crear y conectar, y reportando los contenidos y comportamientos negativos en Internet.

Para estar al día y conocer las novedades sobre el evento puedes seguirnos en Twitter y Facebook a través de los hashtag #DíaDeInternetSegura y #SID2022. Además, si te suscribes a nuestro boletín recibirás directamente en tu correo electrónico las novedades más destacables sobre Internet Segura for Kids.
Que no te lo cuenten, ¡únete al Día de Internet Segura! Juntos por una Internet mejor.

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Safer Internet Day is taking place on Tuesday 9th February 2021 and Belmont Secondary School will be supporting this by sharing a range of resources and information with pupils in school.

The theme this year is 'An Internet we Trust' and is focussed around topics such as how to identify fake news and misinformation, and how to stay safe online.

Mr Kennedy is running a competition in school, details of which are below. Each category winner will receive a £20.00 gift card and winners will be announced on Safer Internet Day, Tuesday 9th February 2021. Good luck!
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El día 11 de febrero se celebra el Día internacional de Internet Seguro, creado en 2004 por la red INSAFE / INHOPE con el apoyo de la Comisión europea, para concienciar sobre la importancia del uso de internet respetuoso, crítico, correcto y seguro, especialmente en el caso de los niños y adolescentes. El lema de este año es " una Internet mejor comienza contigo: juntos aprendemos ciberseguridad ".

Esta plataforma tiene muchísimas ventajas, pero puede llegar a ser un peligro. Existen una serie de medidas generales que pueden ayudar a nuestro pequeños a moverse en este mundo:

Los mayores deben aconsejar, educar y orientar a los más pequeños en el correcto, respetuoso y responsable uso de internet, siendo además muy importante que su comportamiento digital sea un referente para ellos.

Usar una conexión segura para evitar que consigan nuestros datos.

Evitar en las redes sociales el contacto con personas desconocidas que no formen parte del circulo conocido habitual.

Nunca mostrar datos confidenciales: fotografías, dirección, teléfono o claves de uso

Eliminar correos sospechosos

Con motivo de la celebración de este día múltiples eventos y actividades se harán de una forma global.
Para más información:

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Safer Internet Day 2021: A better internet for children and young people - Shaping Europe's digital future - European Commission

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Tomorrow, 9 February 2021, is Safer Internet Day. Launched in 2004 and promoted by the EU-funded network of Safer Internet Centres in Member States, the day is celebrated online in more than 170 countries worldwide. The theme "Together for a better internet" is a call for everyone to join in making the internet a safer and better place, especially for children and young people.

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eSafety is the official Safety Internet Day committee in Australia and a leader in the global effort, so we celebrate the day as one of the most important events of the year. We are running Safer Internet Day webinars for school students, parents and carers. We have also released new resources that help Australians 'start the chat' about online safety.

You can help by using the resources and sharing them with your community.
Register support
A message from the Prime Minister

Find out how to start the chat

How will you start the chat on Safer Internet Day and throughout the year?

Find resources, activities and tips to help you start the chat about online safety with your students, family, friends, colleagues and community in 2021.

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The theme of Safer Internet Day 2021 this year is: An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world
This will be celebrated on the 9th of Febraury 2021.
Safer Internet Day 2021 celebrates the amazing range of information and opportunities online, and its potential to inform, connect and inspire us, whilst also looking at how young people can separate fact from fiction.

The campaign focuses on how we can know what to trust online, supporting young people to question, challenge and change the online world. It will explore how influence, persuasion and manipulation can impact young people's decisions, opinions and what they share online.

A range of resources are available, including links for information for parents and carers.

Follow the link to find out more.

https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2021/i-work-young-people
What can you trust online? A BSL video What can you trust online? Full fact check a BSL video What can you trust online? Reality check a BSL video
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Are you #free to be yourself online? BSL Video What does my Avatar say about me? BSL Video Dangers of online gaming BSL Video Your choice or mine? What does consent mean? BSL Video Safer Internet Day BSL Video How do I Feel Safe Online? BSL Video Take a Minute BSL Video How much do you understand about consent in a digital world? Take the quiz and find out!
For more information follow the link below.
Safer Internet Day 2021
Sycamore Class have some 'Top Tips' for staying safe when we are on the Internet

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If you have any questions please speak to your child's class teacher or Mrs Dance.

These days children often spend a great deal of time online, whether using computers, smart phones or gaming, etc.

It is very important that you, their parents/carers, are letting them know how to keep themselves safe online and for them to know who to talk to if something goes wrong or they are uncomfortable in a situation.

Below we have provided links to some of the websites available to give parents/carers advise on how to approach internet safety.

We have also produced our own leaflet that you can share with your child.

Tuesday 5 February 2019 was Safer Internet Day.

During the day, the children had the opportunity to explore how they could use the Internet safely; using the tag line: Your Internet. Your choice.'

Below are some of the resources that we used in school. Please view our Internet Safety Policy below:

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If you have any questions please speak to your child's class teacher or Mrs Dance. These days children often spend a great deal of time online, whether using computers, smart phones or gaming, etc.

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As a young person, you are the main target of Safer Internet Day, but that does not mean you are a passive recipient of the collective effort towards the promotion of a better internet that takes place every February. In fact, there are a wealth of opportunities for young people to make their voices heard on matters relating to their safety and wellbeing in the online world, from contacting your national Safer Internet Centre or Safer Internet Day Committee and getting involved in their youth participation schemes, to becoming an advocate of Safer Internet Day on social media by sharing your experience of the digital environment and your aspirations for a better internet - take a look at our social media plans for inspiration. You can also be the change you want to see in the (online) world by being kind and respectful to others online, by protecting your online reputation and that of others, and by seeking out positive opportunities to create, engage and share online.

Parents and carers, you play a crucial role in empowering and supporting children and young people to use digital technologies responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. Indeed, parental influence, guidance and education have a significant and long-lasting impact on children's safety and wellbeing in the online world. Therefore, there are plenty of ways for you to participate in Safer Internet Day, whether it is by ensuring an open dialogue with your children, educating them to use digital technologies safely and positively, or acting as digital role models. To help you achieve that, you may want to have a look at the SID resource gallery, where you'll find a range of resources to use with your children, from information sheets on various online opportunities and risks to conversation starters and even games, which are available in a variety of languages and for a variety of age groups. If you would like to find out more about specific actions and resources in your country, you can get in touch with your local Safer Internet Centre or Safer Internet Day Committee.

As a teacher or educator, there are various ways in which you can get involved in Safer Internet Day. Firstly, the most important way is to raise awareness - talk to your colleagues to plan whole-school actions, and provide a real focus with a day, week or even a month of safer and better internet activities. If you're looking for resources to support you in this, check out the SID resource gallery. Here, you'll find a range of resources from assembly and lesson plans, to printable games to use in the classroom, in a variety of languages and for a variety of age groups. You may also wish to make contact with your local Safer Internet Centre or Safer Internet Day Committee to find out about specific actions in your country. They may also be able to assist with more targeted resources. If your school has a social media account, you can support SID by tweeting and posting about your actions, and sharing our posts too. You can find suggested posts, visuals and covers in our social media plans.

As a representative of an organisation and industry, you are in a direct position to design, shape and adapt the platforms, services and content children and young people interact with on a daily basis. In doing so, you have the power to make a safer and better internet a concrete reality. You may get involved in Safer Internet Day by creating and promoting positive content and safe services online - to support you in doing so, we have designed a best practice guide on positive online content for children which you may find useful. You may also participate in Safer Internet Day by empowering your youngest users to respond to any issues by providing clear safety advice, a range of easy-to-use safety tools, and quick access to support if things do go wrong. Finally, we also encourage you to express your support for Safer Internet Day by posting about your actions on social media and by sharing our posts. You can find suggested posts, visuals and covers in our social media plans which will be published in the autumn of each year as we countdown to the day.

Policy makers and politicians can promote a safer and better internet by putting in place the conditions for the emergence of a culture in which all stakeholders are encouraged and empowered to make the choices that will guarantee that children and young people have the best possible online experiences. As a representative from policy, you may support Safer Internet Day by (re)affirming the need to provide opportunities in the national or local curriculum for children and young people to learn about online safety, digital and media literacy, by ensuring that parents and carers have access to appropriate information and sources of support, and that industry is encouraged to self-regulate its content and services. To make a long-lasting change to the digital environment, you also need to take the lead in governance and legislation in order to ultimately ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through effective child protection strategies for the digital world.

Every February, Safer Internet Day is an opportunity for millions of people around the world to raise awareness of children and young people's online safety and wellbeing. For this reason, media outlets can truly help multiply the global reach of Safer Internet Day by using this occasion as an opportunity to explore the importance of online safety and digital literacy for children and young people in your media production. To support you in doing so, for each campaign we develop a range of promotional materials - to begin with, take a look at the Safer Internet Day key messages. As the day approaches, we'll provide an infographic and other media assets, and publish a number of news articles about Safer Internet Day celebrations and activities around the world. If you would like to become an advocate of Safer Internet Day, have a look at our social media plans, which are full of inspiration for posts and visuals to lend your support to the day.

Tuesday, 7 February, marked the 20th edition of the global Safer Internet Day under the motto "Together for a better internet". More and more schools, parents and young people contact Child Focus' helpline for questions about online safety or call specialised centres to guide them in their media use. Professionals and parents need tips and tools to assist children and young people in their digital exploration.

Safer Internet Day (SID) has become a global landmark event in the online safety calendar with 2023 being its 20th year. Safer Internet Day is an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people.

iSIGURT.al, the national platform for a safe internet in Albania, which also functions as the national line for children's internet safety, is a national service established by CRCA/ECPAT Albania in 2015. It has as its main mission the reporting and removal of harmful materials on the internet, social networks and online media that contain sexual violence against children and adolescents, bullying and extreme violence against children and young people, as well as the language of hate crimes.

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Safer Internet Day (SID) is organised by Insafe in February of each year to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among children and young people in Europe and across the world.

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El 9 de febrero de 2021 se celebra en todo el mundo el Día de Internet Segura o Safer Internet Day, bajo el lema en esta edición 'Una Internet mejor comienza contigo: más conectados, más seguros'. Un evento promovido por la red INSAFE/INHOPE con el apoyo de la Comisión Europea, que se celebra cada mes de febrero con el objetivo de promover un uso seguro y positivo de las tecnologías digitales, especialmente entre niños y jóvenes.

Desde el Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad (INCIBE), como cada año, se celebra el #DíaDeInternetSegura con un evento que tendrá lugar los días 9 y 10 de febrero. Dada la situación sanitaria actual, este año se llevará a cabo de manera online con retransmisión en directo Martes 9 de febrero.

Programa de actividades:

9 DE FEBRERO:

- Espacio para centros educativos:

Inauguración
10:30

Keynote: Favoreciendo experiencias digitales seguras y positivas desde el aula
11:00

Diálogo: Experiencias ciberseguras desde el punto de vista de los jóvenes

Juan García, divulgador tecnológico y formador
Joven integrante de Plataforma de Infancia
Joven integrante de Pantallas Amigas
Joven integrante de Fundación Aprende a Mirar

11:30 (120')

¡Conviértete en el mejor detective de Internet!

Actividades guiadas sobre uso seguro, fraudes y virus.

¡Cazatrampas en Internet!

Actividades guiadas sobre uso seguro, fraudes y virus.

¡No hay fraude online que se te resista!

Actividades guiadas sobre uso seguro, fraudes y virus.

13:30 Cierre sesión

- Espacio para padres, educadores y profesionales:

Hora 17:00 Bienvenida Kahoots para familias
17:30 Retos para la educación - desarrollo de competencias digitales ligadas al uso seguro y responsable de Internet

Carlos Medina, jefe de Servicio de Proyectos Internacionales, Instituto Nacional de Tecnologías Educativas y de Formación del Profesorado (INTEF).

18:15 ¿Cómo educar la competencia digital en familia?

Charo Sádaba, investigadora sobre menores y tecnología. Decana de la Facultad de Comunicación Universidad de Navarra.

19:00 Panel de discusión: propuestas para el crecimiento equilibrado y saludable de niños y adolescentes en Internet

Alicia Puente, experta en programación infantil y familiar
Julián Prieto, subdirector general AEPD
María Salmerón, pediatra especializada en adolescencia y TIC
Ana Riveiro Calviño, Plan Director de Policía Nacional
Jorge Llorente, Plataforma de Infancia
Maialen Garmendia, EU Kids Online
Modera: Manuel Ransán, responsable de Ciberseguridad para Menores de INCIBE

20:00 Cierre sesión

10 DE FEBRERO ( para + de 14 años):

Espacio talleres - Usuarios con conocimientos básicos sobre tecnología y seguridad, a partir de 14 años.
Hora 10:00 (90') Seguridad y privacidad en servicios de Internet

Taller impartido por INCIBE con el objetivo de proporcionar a los alumnos las competencias necesarias para configurar de forma segura sus cuentas y servicios de Internet, además de compartir pautas de privacidad a la hora de navegar.

12:00 (90') Seguridad en dispositivos Windows y macOS

Taller impartido por INCIBE con el objetivo de proporcionar a los alumnos las competencias necesarias para gestionar la seguridad y protección de sus dispositivos a través de las opciones de configuración de sus equipos (Windows y macOS).

PAUSA
16:30 (90') Identificación de riesgos en Internet

Taller impartido por INCIBE con el objetivo de proporcionar a los alumnos las competencias necesarias para identificar los principales riesgos y amenazas al navegar por Internet.

18:30 (90') Seguridad en dispositivos Android e iOS

Taller impartido por INCIBE con el objetivo de proporcionar a los alumnos las competencias necesarias para gestionar la seguridad y protección de sus dispositivos a través de las opciones de configuración de sus sistemas (Android e iOS).

Más información aquí:

https://www.is4k.es/programas/dia-de-internet-segura

Registro aquí:

https://www.incibe.es/sid

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El Día de Internet Seguro o el Safer Internet Day es una iniciativa de Better Internet for kids con el objetivo de promover un uso seguro y positivo de las tecnologías digitales, especialmente entre niños y jóvenes celebrado en más de 170 países.

Este año se celebra el martes 9 de febrero y el Centro de Internet ha organizado una actividad online para chicas y chicos de 10 a 14 años. La actividad está orientada a combatir la desinformación y las fake news a través de una charla-taller en la que los participantes aprenderán acerca de esta problemática en Internet y cómo hacerle frente usando juegos para ello.

Para participar será necesario rellenar el formulario de contacto que os presentamos a continuación.

En España también se celebran otras iniciativas como la promovida por el Incibe con una serie de talleres online tanto para jóvenes como adultos durante los días 9 y 10 de febrero. Puede echarle un vistazo al programa en la web https://www.incibe.es/sid/agenda

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Il 9 febbraio è il Safer Internet Day 2021, la Giornata mondiale dedicata all'uso positivo di Internet

Venerdì, 05 febbraio 2021

Il 9 febbraio è il Safer Internet Day 2021, la Giornata mondiale
dedicata all'uso positivo di Internet. Il Ministero dell'Istruzione la celebra con
laboratori online, dirette con gli esperti e la presentazione delle nuove Linee guida
La ricerca: aumenta il tempo online, 1 ragazzo su 5 si definisce 'sempre connesso'

Torna la Giornata mondiale per la sicurezza in Rete, istituita e promossa dalla Commissione Europea. Quest'anno l'appuntamento con il Safer Internet Day, con il consueto motto "Together for a better Internet", è fissato per martedì 9 febbraio, con un fitto programma di iniziative messe in campo dal Ministero dell'Istruzione, coordinatore di "Generazioni connesse ", il Safer Internet Centre in Italia, il Centro italiano per la sicurezza in Rete.

Ci saranno eventi a livello locale e nazionale promossi insieme ai partner di "Generazioni Connesse": l'Autorità Garante per l'Infanzia e l'Adolescenza, la Polizia di Stato, il Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali, l'Università di Firenze e l'Università "Sapienza" di Roma, Save the Children Italia, SOS il Telefono Azzurro, la cooperativa E.D.I. Onlus, Skuola.net, l'Agenzia di stampa DIRE e l'Ente Autonomo Giffoni Experience. In Rete le iniziative saranno accompagnate dagli hashtag #SID2021 e #SICItalia.

Sono previsti webinar, laboratori digitali, dirette con esperti e la presentazione ufficiale delle nuove Linee di orientamento del Ministero dell'Istruzione per la prevenzione dei fenomeni di bullismo e cyberbullismo. Si rifletterà anche a partire da dati, come quelli commissionati da Generazioni connesse sulla quantità e la qualità delle ore passate in Rete dalle ragazze e dai ragazzi: 1 su 5 si definisce praticamente sempre connesso, 6 su 10 sono online dalle 5 alle 10 ore al giorno. Numeri raddoppiati rispetto allo scorso anno, complici anche i periodi passati a casa, lontano da scuola o da altre attività di socializzazione, durante la pandemia. Per il 59% gli episodi di cyberbullismo sono aumentanti.

Rispetto alle precedenti edizioni, la Giornata mondiale della sicurezza in Rete di quest'anno assume una valenza ancor più significativa: l'emergenza sanitaria ha inciso sulle abitudini degli adolescenti italiani e, in particolare, sull'approccio al mondo virtuale e al digitale. La comunità scolastica italiana ha offerto risposte tempestive ed efficaci, riorganizzando le attività formative con soluzioni innovative anche attraverso forme di Didattica Digitale Integrata (DDI), mettendo al centro di una nuova 'alleanza' la sinergia con famiglie, imprese e istituzioni e dando corpo, con i fatti, allo slogan "Together for a better internet", che ormai da anni accompagna la manifestazione in tutto il mondo per evidenziare come l'impegno di tutti sia la condizione imprescindibile per rendere Internet uno strumento utile e sicuro.

Gli appuntamenti
Si comincia con le iniziative già domenica 7 febbraio, quando si celebrerà la quinta Giornata Nazionale contro il Bullismo e il Cyberbullismo. Sui social di "Generazioni Connesse" saranno gli studenti e le studentesse a intervenire per dire la loro sul tema.

La Direzione generale per i fondi strutturali per l'istruzione, l'edilizia scolastica e la scuola digitale del Ministero, nell'ambito del Piano nazionale per la scuola digitale (PNSD), promuoverà - con il supporto degli animatori digitali, dei componenti del team per l'innovazione digitale, delle équipe formative territoriali e dei referenti del PNSD degli Uffici scolastici regionali - l'organizzazione di iniziative locali e territoriali da parte delle scuole.

Lunedì 8 febbraio, dalle ore 15.00 alle ore 18.00, alla vigilia della Giornata mondiale del SID, si svolgerà il "Media education workshop", un laboratorio di formazione e di scambio di pratiche per docenti sull'educazione ai media digitali e la progettazione di un curricolo delle competenze digitali nelle scuole. Sono già 5.000 gli insegnanti che hanno aderito. Sarà anche possibile seguire il workshop in diretta streaming a questo indirizzo: https://vimeo.com/scuolafutura

Con "Safer Internet Stories", poi, studentesse e studenti, con i loro docenti, potranno mettersi in gioco partecipando ad un'esperienza di lettura e scrittura aumentate digitalmente. L'iniziativa sarà presentata il 9 febbraio all'interno di una puntata speciale, dedicata al Safer Internet Day, della trasmissione "La banda dei fuoriclasse", in diretta su RaiGulp e RaiPlay, a partire dalle 15.00, nel corso della quale verranno lanciati gli hashtag #PoesieSID e #StemSID, in collegamento con alcune delle scuole partecipanti alle esperienze didattiche attraverso i social. L'iniziativa proseguirà nelle settimane successive e fino al 9 marzo, proponendo, ogni settimana, temi e tecniche diverse, rilanciati anche sui canali social del progetto del Ministero " Le Scuole". Sul sito del PNSD è possibile iscriversi e reperire tutte le informazioni: www.istruzione.it/scuola_digitale/index.shtml.

Il clou delle attività sarà la mattina del 9 febbraio: quest'anno il Safer Internet Centre Italia ha promosso un'edizione online dell'evento nazionale, che si svolgerà dalle ore 10:00 alle ore 13:00, in diretta sul canale Facebook e YouTube del Ministero e di Generazioni Connesse. L'iniziativa si articolerà in una prima sessione, dalle 10:00 alle 11.30, durante la quale istituzioni, decisori politici ed esperti si incontreranno con i giovani delle scuole secondarie di primo e di secondo grado, per approfondire le tematiche del Better Internet for Kids Policies, ovvero opportunità e criticità connesse al mondo virtuale. Saranno presenti influencer, esperti, animatori digitali e giovani "attivisti" dello Youth Panel e del Movimento Giovani per Save the Children, che mostreranno esempi e azioni virtuose italiane relative all'uso delle nuove tecnologie.

Saranno presenti Antimo Ponticiello, Direttore Generale del Ministero dell'Istruzione, Carla Garlatti, Autorità Garante per l'Infanzia e l'Adolescenza, Daniele De Martino, Primo Dirigente della Polizia Postale, Flaminio Galli, Direttore Generale INDIRE. Parteciperanno anche Sandra Cioffi, Vicepresidente Telefono Azzurro e presidente del Consiglio Nazionale Utenti Telefono Azzurro e Raffaela Milano, Direttrice Programmi Italia-Europa per Save the Children. Con loro anche la cantautrice Federica Carta, in prima linea contro il bullismo e body shaming attraverso la musica. È previsto, poi, un intervento del prof. Luciano Floridi, Direttore del Digital Ethics Lab - Oxford Internet Institute dell'Università di Oxford - con focus centrale sulle sfide del cambiamento digitale.

Nella seconda parte della mattinata, dalle 11.30 alle 13:00, si svolgeranno tre seminari formativi tematici, coordinati dal Safer Internet Centre, in collaborazione con eTwinning, rivolti a docenti e studenti in cui si parlerà, tra l'altro, di fake news e disinformazione, digital storytelling, le opportunità e i rischi della Rete. Per partecipare ai seminari è necessario procedere all'iscrizione https://www.generazioniconnesse.it/site/it/2021/02/02/i-seminari-per-la-giornata-della-sicurezza-in-rete/.

Il 2020, con l'emergenza sanitaria, ha inciso notevolmente sulla vita digitale delle ragazze e dei ragazzi italiani. Secondo quanto emerge dalla ricerca realizzata per "Generazioni Connesse" da Skuola.net, Università degli Studi di Firenze e Università degli Studi di Roma "Sapienza", in occasione del Safer Internet Day 2021, 6 adolescenti su 10 dichiarano di passare più di 5 ore al giorno connessi. Solo 12 mesi fa erano 3 su 10. Un ragazzo su 5 si dichiara "Sempre connesso".

In questi mesi, attraverso la rete e la condivisione dei contenuti, è cresciuto l'impegno sociale di studentesse e studenti nei confronti di temi rilevanti come il Climate Change e il Global Warming o, ancora, il movimento Black Lives Matters: il 53% dei partecipanti dichiara di aver usato i social per impegnarsi a sostenere queste cause. Viceversa, non si esclude che il maggior tempo speso online abbia portato le ragazze e i ragazzi ad una maggiore esposizione ai rischi della rete, e fra questi, al cyberbullismo: il 59% pensa che le prepotenze online siano aumentate. Se tra i giovani adolescenti, dunque, cominciano a fare effetto le campagne sull'uso consapevole della Rete, non bisogna, tuttavia, abbassare la guardia. L'educazione digitale è l'unico efficace strumento a disposizione di studenti, insegnanti e genitori per prevenire e/o affrontare le situazioni più complesse.

La campagna di comunicazione "We are fearless"
Durante la giornata del 9 sarà anche lanciata la nuova campagna di comunicazione "Il mese della sicurezza in rete" del SIC, che avrà come protagonisti le studentesse e gli studenti dello Youth Panel e come oggetto la nuova webserie dal titolo"We are fearless". Al centro del racconto ci saranno le vite, apparentemente parallele, di tre adolescenti, che si ritroveranno uniti nell'affrontare i pericoli del mondo del Web. Da febbraio a marzo verranno poi condivise le voci dei giovani ambasciatori italiani dello Youth Panel, che con la creazione di articoli di giornale, video interviste e video dedicati si faranno portavoce per insegnare ai loro coetanei come Internet possa diventare un luogo più sicuro per tutti. Inoltre, insieme ai contenuti dedicati ai giovani, verranno condivisi webinar e schede di analisi dedicati a docenti, dirigenti scolastici e famiglie, con lo scopo di accompagnare gli adolescenti verso un utilizzo consapevole delle piattaforme online.

Linee di orientamento per la prevenzione e il contrasto dei fenomeni di bullismo e cyberbullismo (aggiornamento 2021)
Il Ministero dell'Istruzione è impegnato, da anni, sul fronte della prevenzione del fenomeno del bullismo e del cyberbullismo e, più in generale, di ogni forma di violenza. In occasione del Safer Internet Day sarà lanciato il nuovo aggiornamento delle "Linee di Orientamento per la prevenzione e il contrasto dei fenomeni di bullismo e cyberbullismo" che riportavano le integrazioni e le modifiche necessarie previste dagli interventi normativi, con particolare riferimento alle innovazioni introdotte dalla Legge 71 del 2017 "Disposizioni a tutela dei minori per la prevenzione e il contrasto del fenomeno del cyberbullismo". L'attuale dettato normativo, infatti, prevede un aggiornamento biennale delle Linee di Orientamento e attribuisce a una pluralità di soggetti compiti e responsabilità ben precisi, ribadendo, però, il ruolo centrale della scuola, chiamata a realizzare azioni preventive in un'ottica di governance coordinata dal Ministero che includano: la formazione del personale scolastico, la nomina e la formazione di almeno un referente per le attività di contrasto dei fenomeni di bullismo e cyberbullismo per ogni autonomia scolastica, nonché la promozione di un ruolo attivo degli studenti. Le studentesse e gli studenti devono essere sensibilizzati ad un uso responsabile della Rete e resi capaci di gestire le relazioni digitali in contesti non protetti. Tra i principali compiti della scuola, infatti, vi è quello di favorire l'acquisizione delle competenze necessarie all'esercizio di una cittadinanza digitale consapevole. Tali indicazioni sono, a loro volta, contenute anche nella Legge 20 agosto 2019 n. 92 "Introduzione dell'insegnamento scolastico dell'educazione civica" che prevede, nell'ambito dell'insegnamento trasversale dell'educazione civica, l'educazione alla cittadinanza digitale. L'intento delle linee guida è consentire ai dirigenti, docenti ed operatori scolastici di comprendere, ridurre e contrastare i fenomeni negativi che colpiscono i nostri bambini e ragazzi, fornendo strumenti di comprovata evidenza scientifica.

Il protagonismo delle scuole
Tutte le scuole potranno offrire un contributo alle celebrazioni del Safer Internet Day 2021: sarà possibile caricare online i propri eventi realizzati per la giornata durante tutto il mese, sul sito www.generazioniconnesse.it al seguente link https://www.generazioniconnesse.it/site/it/2021/01/18/sid-safer-internet-day-2021/. Nel corso degli anni, il Safer Internet Day (SID) è diventato un appuntamento atteso per tutti gli operatori del settore, le istituzioni, le organizzazioni della società civile. Per informazioni relative agli eventi organizzati in tutto il mondo è possibile consultare il sito della Commissione Europea dedicato alla giornata: https://www.saferinternetday.org/.

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Internet safety for kids is a topic that's not addressed properly. Many people don't realize the dangers of internet activity and the need to bolster kids online safety is ever greater.

The stranger danger scare easily applies to a random creepy person your kid might run into on the street. Most kids know better than to go near them.

But what happens when their friend-whom they've been opening up to for months, building a solid, trusting emotional relationship-wants to meet in real life?

How does a parent deal with classmates who've created a group on social media dedicated solely to humiliating, embarrassing, and spreading rumors about their child?

In the following text and infographic, you'll learn all the most recent information on internet safety for kids, and the real scale of potential threats.

We collected information from reputable sources: comparative studies with over 100,000 participants, 2018's Parental Control reports, government websites, Child Protective Services, and cybersecurity companies.

In addition, we examined all aspects of children's online behavior, such as smartphone ownership rates, time spent online, time spent on social networks, and positive, as well as negative, online experiences.

We took notice of the demographics: data on kids', tweens', and teens' age, gender, and country, including the US, China, Brazil, and Italy.

You'll see detailed descriptions of kids' exposure to the most common online threats like cyberbullying, scams, adult content, and online predators.

We also listed just how aware both kids and parents are of issues like online safety for kids, cyberbullying, and children's overall online presence.

Do kids turn to their parents when they need help with online harassment?

Do parents talk to their kids about how to stay safe online?

Do they use parental control software?

To what degree?

We'll conclude with some tips on staying safe on the internet, for both parents and their offspring.

We also included the tools and resources that can help you monitor and optimize your kids' online behavior.

Our goal is to help them make the most of the internet, without falling victim to its many pitfalls.

Latest Kids Online Safety Statistics [Editor's Choice]

70% of kids encounter sexual or violent content online while doing homework research

17% of tweens (age 8-12) received an online message with photos or words that made them feel uncomfortable, only 7% of parents were aware of this

65% of 8-14 year-olds have been involved in a cyberbullying incident

36% of girls and 31% of boys have been bullied online

16% of high school students have considered suicide because of cyberbullying

75% of children would share personal information online in exchange for goods and services

Sexting, Sextortion, and Trust: How Can We Keep Children Safe from Online Predators?

1. 1 out of 7 children have sent messages with sexual content, while 1 in 4 admits they've received these kinds of messages.

A 2018 study came to these worrying conclusions. In 39 studies (with 110 ,380 participants), kids aged 11 to 17 were surveyed. A sext can include language, photos, or videos featuring sexual content.

These kids' unwitting decisions can ruin lives, and damage their self-esteem, even future career prospects. This is why they need to understand how to be safe on the internet.

Sometimes kids send pictures consentingly, but after a breakup or a disagreement, a friend or a boyfriend can post them online.

The aggressor's motivation could be revenge, pettiness, jealousy, or even a minor disagreement. Once the explicit pics are on the web, users can download them, take screenshots, and forward them.

2. 20% of teenagers have sent or posted nude or semi-nude photos or videos of themselves.

According to Guard Child, 26% of teenagers don't believe that the person to whom they sent the pics will forward them to someone else.

This trust is so complete that 15% of teens have sent or posted this objectionable content to someone they only knew online.

A number of online friends can turn out to be adults, adults posing as kids, classmates, or ex-partners who end up harboring a grudge.

3. 11% of young teen girls aged 13-16 have sent or posted nude or semi-nude photos or videos of themselves.

Kids as young as 13 are particularly vulnerable when it comes to outside influence.

This includes strangers who've built a relationship with them over time, as well as their peers and classmates. Kids seek approval, and this need sometimes outweighs common sense.

One of the main conversations you need to have with your kid, therefore, will start with the obvious question, "Why is internet safety important?" Explain the far-reaching consequences of their actions, and help them understand how to protect themselves.

4. The prevalence of forwarding a sext to others without consent is 12%, while only 8.4% of kids admitted someone forwarded a sext to them.

So much for trust, right?

It turns out that peers and even adults posing as peers can ask for explicit pictures of teenagers and then forward them to others without their consent.

If you care about how to keep your kids safe online and on their phones, you must consider this stat.

What's worse, many kids don't realize that this is illegal. According to the Department of Justice and Crime Prevention, "if a child aids, abets, induces, incites, instigates, instructs, commands, counsels, or procures another child to take and send such a photo of the latter to the first child or another person, he or she will be guilty of an offense."

A conviction may lead to a hefty fine, but that's not the worst part. In particularly nasty cases, a conviction might lead to imprisonment or even registration with the National Register for Sex Offenders.

Sometimes, cyber safety for kids includes making sure your kid is neither the victim nor the aggressor.

5. Suicide is the second most common cause of death in adolescents aged 15-19.

Kids are in more danger of killing themselves than of dying of any sort of disease.

The "deal with it" or "get over it" attitude can only take you so far. In fact, cyberbullying and harassment have conclusively been linked to depression.

Regardless of your attitude, the numbers show that internet safety for kids should be on every parent's mind.

According to a 2018 paper by Young Minds, young people who use social media are most vulnerable to a low sense of well-being, as well as symptoms of anxiety and depression.

In 2012, 15-year-old Audrie Pott commit suicide after she had been sexually assaulted at a party eight days prior.

The boys who assaulted her posted nude pictures of her online, and accompanied them with bullying and cyberbullying.

Her death was one of the tragedies that started an avalanche, making people around the US face the real danger of cyberbullying and address how to keep kids safe online.

In 2016, a documentary titled Audrie and Daisy, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, detailing the experiences of Audrie Pott and Daisy Coleman, a girl with similar experiences who lived.

6. Only 25% of the children who've received a sexual solicitation told a parent.

According to the Crimes Against Children Research Center, even though kids may place too much trust in peers and even strangers online, the same does not apply to parents. The fear of an overreaction, being blamed, or even something like having internet access taken away can stop kids from asking for help.

7. 20% of teens have met up with an online friend in person.

It's important that your child knows how to stay safe on the internet.

However, what happens when online dangers become a problem offline?

Agreeing to meet a stranger can be a whole new level of dangerous.

A 2015 Pew Research Center report exploring friendship in the digital age conducted a survey involving kids aged 13 to 17. 57% of teens have met a new friend online.

Considering this, it's no wonder that at least some of them feel comfortable extending that friendship to their offline lives. Making sure you know who your kids are interacting with is certainly among our internet safety tips for raising teens.

8. 1 in 4 stalking victims also reported some form of cyberstalking, often taking place via email (83%) or instant messaging (35%).

People might check social media profiles of their crushes or employees, jokingly referring to this as cyberstalking. But this couldn't be further from the real danger. Today, the United States has cyberstalking and cyberharassment legislature.

Did you know that the pictures you share online can be traced to your location, even if you don't tag it on Facebook?

Smartphone location services place a stamp that can be used by computer-savvy web users to find out where a kid is located. To prevent cyberstalking, consider using a VPN, a type of software that encrypts data traffic, making it difficult for others to access your data.

If you, your friends, your child, or your friend's child are experiencing any of the types of bullying or cyberbullying we've discussed, you can get support by calling a suicide hotline number or the national suicide hotline (1-800-273-8255) or by using their chat option, available 24/7 across the US. Trained, experienced individuals will offer compassion, advice, and useful resources.

Internet Safety For Kids - Depression, Cyberbullying, & Social Media Safety

9. 90% of teens who participate in social media have ignored the bullying they've witnessed.

Out of said 90%, a third have been victims of cyberbullying themselves. The grin and bear it attitude surrounding this phenomenon has led to many damaging consequences for kids and parents, even though cyberbullying can seem silly to a casual observer.

So what can be done when friends aren't willing to help?

Keep in mind that young people aged 16-24 spend an average of 34.3 hours a week on the internet.

For teens, cyberbullying is a real problem. Their online presence is at least equally important as how they appear in real life.

It should come as no surprise, then, that kids who've experienced cyberbullying can develop serious conditions, including anxiety and depression.

Friendships are destroyed, and in some cases, leaked photos and videos can even cause long-term damage to a kid's reputation as an adult.

10. 95% of schools already impose some kind of restriction on mobile phones during the school day.

Every school implements its own internet safety practices. Some merely install parental control onto the school's Wi-Fi, while others forbid mobile phone use during school hours altogether.

Schools want to ensure that kids are safe from risks like cyberbullying, online grooming, and harmful content.

Grooming stands for "when someone builds an emotional connection with a child to gain their trust for the purposes of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or trafficking."

Internet safety for elementary students and middle and high schoolers is important because along with making students safer, it also leaves them more focused on class.

11. According to a 2018 survey, 58% of parents check which websites their teens visit, and look through their kids' call records and messages.

While most parents resort to checking kids' online behavior manually, 52% also use software as the best way to handle internet safety for kids, which restricts which websites the child can visit.

Age plays a big part here: 72% of parents of 13- to 14-year-olds look through their child's cell phone, compared to 48% of parents of teens aged 15 to 17.

12. Only 25% of teens socialize with friends in person on a daily basis outside of school.

This stat highlights the significance of online communication more than any other. In their free time, kids choose to communicate online, which is why online representation is so important to them.

Learning how to keep kids safe online becomes vital when you see that this is their primary channel for seeking connection, affection, approval, and validation.

13. 16% of boy gamers (13-17) play in person with friends on a daily or near-daily basis, and an additional 35% do so weekly.

With gamer kids, the stats are even worse. Their self-esteem and happiness levels tend to be based on gaming skills.

Internet games for kids and adults alike can become a problem for particularly vulnerable teens.

That's why ganking (a big group of players teaming up on one lone player) is sometimes categorized as a type of online bullying.

14. 88% of teens online believe people share too much information about themselves on social media.

Pics or it didn't happen, right? According to a 2018 article by Net Nanny, 10 of the most dangerous teen chat sites-like Kik, Snapchat, Ask.fm, Whisper, and Blendr-can easily bypass parental controls. On Kik, kids can exchange messages parents can't see, and it's also very difficult to confirm the participants' identities.

Snapchat allows users to determine when messages they send will self-destruct, leaving an illusion of anonymity. Screenshots take care of that, of course, proving once more that everything posted online stays online forever.

Among these teenage chatting sites, Ask.fm is so scary that the former UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, urged parents to ban the app.

There are no age restrictions, and groups are formed based on GPS location, a serious liability since potential predators can easily learn a kid's location.

15. 18% of kids aged 1-7 have social media profiles.

This is another big reason to consider instituting some online safety rules. After all, the age limit for creating an account on Facebook and Instagram is 13.

SnapChat users aged under 13 are redirected to Snapkidz. The minimum age for the mobile phone messaging app WhatsApp is 16 years old.

There are a few ways that you can manage what your kids are doing online. First and foremost, a family password manager is a good idea.

You can make an account for your child on any platform they regularly visit and then enable restricted mode on all the devices they use.

All passwords will be known to you, and you'll be able to keep them and yourself safe from potential breaches.

16. Around three-quarters of 12-15-year-olds are aware of online reporting functions, and 1 in 8 who go online have used one to report something that bothered them.

Bystander apathy seems to extend to the internet. For those unfamiliar, it's a social and psychological phenomenon where people are less likely to help a victim when other individuals are present.

17. 17% of children aged 12-15 admitted to accidentally spending money online-almost double the percentage from 2017 (9%).

A 2018 OF.com report came up with these surprising results. Parents who don't want to lose money obviously need to provide a sort of kids' guide to the internet.

It's a fast way to ensure that if a child blows through their money on trivialities, at least it's on purpose. Provided that these kids weren't lying about the accidental nature of their actions, it's surprising that they seem to know less about the way online purchases work.

18. 45% of kids aged 3-4 use Youtube, 80% use it to watch cartoons, and 40% watch funny videos and pranks.

On the other hand, 70% of kids aged 5-7 use Youtube, and 4% have social media profiles. Here's a good reason to set something up like Google safe search for kids (but more on that in the next stat).

If you leave your child alone with a mobile device and just let the videos go on shuffle, they can easily be exposed to many violent, frightening, and otherwise damaging videos and images.

Downloading a free adblock program would be a good way to solve this.

You should also provide reliable android virus protection or get virus protection for any iPhone device that your kid might use. After all, kids are more likely to unknowingly click on malware or phishing emails than you are.

19. About 8 in 10 parents of 3-15-year-olds online knew about at least 1 of the 6 content filtering tools they were surveyed about. And more than half of parents of 3-4-year-olds (56%) and 5-15-year-olds (59%) used at least one of them.

A website content filter is designed to reduce recreational internet use and restrict access to content that would be deemed objectionable by a parent, school, or enterprise.

A web filter blocks pages from websites that are likely to include objectionable advertising, malware, viruses, and pornographic content. While it's good that so many parents know about these programs, their use could be even more widespread.

The best free internet filter you can use is Qustodio Free. It may be aimed at Windows, but it's also available for Mac, Android, iOS, Kindle, and (weirdly) Nook.

Windows Live Family Safety and Open DNS FamilyShield are more family-oriented and will block domains on your whole home network.

If you want to generate only cherry-picked, safe results, Kiddle is probably the best kids' search engine for you.

20. 19% of parents had no idea whether or not their kids had SnapChat accounts.

In addition, 22% of parents were aware that their children had a Twitter account.

Cyberbullying can become an issue on any social media website. Because of this, not knowing if your kid has a SnapChat account-or any social media account-can be a problem.

21. 59.68% of parental control notifications were triggered by children visiting online communication sites.

All the more reason why social media safety for teens is an issue you ought to take seriously. It seems like no stat was actually needed to let you know your kid spends all of their time on Instagram and SnapChat.

22. 22.4% of parental control notifications were triggered by children's software, video, or audio consumption.

Images or videos featuring alcohol, tobacco, or narcotics triggered 6.32% of the parental control notifications. And kids' computer games triggered 4.99% of parental control notifications.

10 Tips About Internet Safety for Kids

1. Don't lie about your age.

2. Avoid private forums and chat rooms that require an email address, home address, or phone number.

3. Don't ever give out your own or your family's personal information.

4. Create strong passwords and update them regularly.

5. Don't accept strangers' friend requests, don't add strangers, don't chat with strangers, and never make emotional connections with them.

6. Set the privacy settings on your media accounts, make sure your profile details are only visible to friends.

7. Never share personal photographs or videos, and never engage in sexting. Everything that happens on the internet stays on the internet forever.

8. Disable location services.

9. Only purchase items from reputable websites.

10. Most of all, block anybody who makes you feel uncomfortable. Report them to your parents, teachers, or even the authorities.

Get the best parental control app for your phone: these options include Qustodio, NetNanny, Symantec Norton Family Premier, Kaspersky Safe Kids, Circle with Disney, Clean Router, and Mobicop.

There are also computer monitoring and parental control software options. These include K9 Web Protection, Qustodio, Family Time, Windows Live Family Safety, Norton Online Family, NetNanny, and Kidlogger.

If you're looking for Google parental controls, Family Link allows parents to set screen time limits, lock devices when it's time for a break, approve or block apps downloaded from the Play Store, and locate their kids through their devices. Technically, it's available to anyone with an existing Google account.

And finally, there is also an Android parental control option: When you turn on parental controls, you can restrict what content can be downloaded or purchased from Google Play based on maturity level.

For family members who manage their own accounts, parental controls only apply to the Android device you add them onto.

For family members whose accounts are managed with Family Link, you can set up parental controls on your child's Google Account.

So how do you explain internet safety to a child?

Conversations between kids and parents need to include some ground rules: Don't give away private information about either yourself or your family.

Do not send, download, or forward explicit photos, texts, or videos of either yourself or other kids. Report a bully to the page administrator, a parent, or an authority at your school.

And most of all, be open in your parent-child communication. In the long run, it's better for you and your kids when they can trust you, not fear you, so that you can work together if something ever does go wrong online.

As we can see, internet safety for kids needs to be as major an issue for parents as what happens in their kids' offline lives.

Put simply, the stats and tips we've provided here are designed to educate you and your kids, while helping you all communicate better about being safe online.

Internet safety for kids is a topic that's not addressed properly. Many people don't realize the dangers of internet activity and the need to bolster kids online safety is ever greater.

The stranger danger scare easily applies to a random creepy person your kid might run into on the street. Most kids know better than to go near them.

But what happens when their friend-whom they've been opening up to for months, building a solid, trusting emotional relationship-wants to meet in real life?

How does a parent deal with classmates who've created a group on social media dedicated solely to humiliating, embarrassing, and spreading rumors about their child?

In the following text and infographic, you'll learn all the most recent information on internet safety for kids, and the real scale of potential threats.

We collected information from reputable sources: comparative studies with over 100,000 participants, 2018's Parental Control reports, government websites, Child Protective Services, and cybersecurity companies.

In addition, we examined all aspects of children's online behavior, such as smartphone ownership rates, time spent online, time spent on social networks, and positive, as well as negative, online experiences.

We took notice of the demographics: data on kids', tweens', and teens' age, gender, and country, including the US, China, Brazil, and Italy.

You'll see detailed descriptions of kids' exposure to the most common online threats like cyberbullying, scams, adult content, and online predators.

We also listed just how aware both kids and parents are of issues like online safety for kids, cyberbullying, and children's overall online presence.

Do kids turn to their parents when they need help with online harassment?

Do parents talk to their kids about how to stay safe online?

Do they use parental control software?

To what degree?

We'll conclude with some tips on staying safe on the internet, for both parents and their offspring.

We also included the tools and resources that can help you monitor and optimize your kids' online behavior.

Our goal is to help them make the most of the internet, without falling victim to its many pitfalls.

Latest Kids Online Safety Statistics [Editor's Choice]

70% of kids encounter sexual or violent content online while doing homework research

17% of tweens (age 8-12) received an online message with photos or words that made them feel uncomfortable, only 7% of parents were aware of this

65% of 8-14 year-olds have been involved in a cyberbullying incident

36% of girls and 31% of boys have been bullied online

16% of high school students have considered suicide because of cyberbullying

75% of children would share personal information online in exchange for goods and services

1. 1 out of 7 children have sent messages with sexual content, while 1 in 4 admits they've received these kinds of messages.

A 2018 study came to these worrying conclusions. In 39 studies (with 110 ,380 participants), kids aged 11 to 17 were surveyed. A sext can include language, photos, or videos featuring sexual content.

These kids' unwitting decisions can ruin lives, and damage their self-esteem, even future career prospects. This is why they need to understand how to be safe on the internet.

Sometimes kids send pictures consentingly, but after a breakup or a disagreement, a friend or a boyfriend can post them online.

The aggressor's motivation could be revenge, pettiness, jealousy, or even a minor disagreement. Once the explicit pics are on the web, users can download them, take screenshots, and forward them.

2. 20% of teenagers have sent or posted nude or semi-nude photos or videos of themselves.

According to Guard Child, 26% of teenagers don't believe that the person to whom they sent the pics will forward them to someone else.

This trust is so complete that 15% of teens have sent or posted this objectionable content to someone they only knew online.

A number of online friends can turn out to be adults, adults posing as kids, classmates, or ex-partners who end up harboring a grudge.

3. 11% of young teen girls aged 13-16 have sent or posted nude or semi-nude photos or videos of themselves.

Kids as young as 13 are particularly vulnerable when it comes to outside influence.

This includes strangers who've built a relationship with them over time, as well as their peers and classmates. Kids seek approval, and this need sometimes outweighs common sense.

One of the main conversations you need to have with your kid, therefore, will start with the obvious question, "Why is internet safety important?" Explain the far-reaching consequences of their actions, and help them understand how to protect themselves.

4. The prevalence of forwarding a sext to others without consent is 12%, while only 8.4% of kids admitted someone forwarded a sext to them.

So much for trust, right?

It turns out that peers and even adults posing as peers can ask for explicit pictures of teenagers and then forward them to others without their consent.

If you care about how to keep your kids safe online and on their phones, you must consider this stat.

What's worse, many kids don't realize that this is illegal. According to the Department of Justice and Crime Prevention, "if a child aids, abets, induces, incites, instigates, instructs, commands, counsels, or procures another child to take and send such a photo of the latter to the first child or another person, he or she will be guilty of an offense."

A conviction may lead to a hefty fine, but that's not the worst part. In particularly nasty cases, a conviction might lead to imprisonment or even registration with the National Register for Sex Offenders.

Sometimes, cyber safety for kids includes making sure your kid is neither the victim nor the aggressor.

5. Suicide is the second most common cause of death in adolescents aged 15-19.

Kids are in more danger of killing themselves than of dying of any sort of disease.

The "deal with it" or "get over it" attitude can only take you so far. In fact, cyberbullying and harassment have conclusively been linked to depression.

Regardless of your attitude, the numbers show that internet safety for kids should be on every parent's mind.

According to a 2018 paper by Young Minds, young people who use social media are most vulnerable to a low sense of well-being, as well as symptoms of anxiety and depression.

In 2012, 15-year-old Audrie Pott commit suicide after she had been sexually assaulted at a party eight days prior.

The boys who assaulted her posted nude pictures of her online, and accompanied them with bullying and cyberbullying.

Her death was one of the tragedies that started an avalanche, making people around the US face the real danger of cyberbullying and address how to keep kids safe online.

In 2016, a documentary titled Audrie and Daisy, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, detailing the experiences of Audrie Pott and Daisy Coleman, a girl with similar experiences who lived.

6. Only 25% of the children who've received a sexual solicitation told a parent.

According to the Crimes Against Children Research Center, even though kids may place too much trust in peers and even strangers online, the same does not apply to parents. The fear of an overreaction, being blamed, or even something like having internet access taken away can stop kids from asking for help.

7. 20% of teens have met up with an online friend in person.

It's important that your child knows how to stay safe on the internet.

However, what happens when online dangers become a problem offline?

Agreeing to meet a stranger can be a whole new level of dangerous.

A 2015 Pew Research Center report exploring friendship in the digital age conducted a survey involving kids aged 13 to 17. 57% of teens have met a new friend online.

Considering this, it's no wonder that at least some of them feel comfortable extending that friendship to their offline lives. Making sure you know who your kids are interacting with is certainly among our internet safety tips for raising teens.

8. 1 in 4 stalking victims also reported some form of cyberstalking, often taking place via email (83%) or instant messaging (35%).

People might check social media profiles of their crushes or employees, jokingly referring to this as cyberstalking. But this couldn't be further from the real danger. Today, the United States has cyberstalking and cyberharassment legislature.

Did you know that the pictures you share online can be traced to your location, even if you don't tag it on Facebook?

Smartphone location services place a stamp that can be used by computer-savvy web users to find out where a kid is located. To prevent cyberstalking, consider using a VPN, a type of software that encrypts data traffic, making it difficult for others to access your data.

If you, your friends, your child, or your friend's child are experiencing any of the types of bullying or cyberbullying we've discussed, you can get support by calling a suicide hotline number or the national suicide hotline (1-800-273-8255) or by using their chat option, available 24/7 across the US. Trained, experienced individuals will offer compassion, advice, and useful resources.

9. 90% of teens who participate in social media have ignored the bullying they've witnessed.

Out of said 90%, a third have been victims of cyberbullying themselves. The grin and bear it attitude surrounding this phenomenon has led to many damaging consequences for kids and parents, even though cyberbullying can seem silly to a casual observer.

So what can be done when friends aren't willing to help?

Keep in mind that young people aged 16-24 spend an average of 34.3 hours a week on the internet.

For teens, cyberbullying is a real problem. Their online presence is at least equally important as how they appear in real life.

It should come as no surprise, then, that kids who've experienced cyberbullying can develop serious conditions, including anxiety and depression.

Friendships are destroyed, and in some cases, leaked photos and videos can even cause long-term damage to a kid's reputation as an adult.

10. 95% of schools already impose some kind of restriction on mobile phones during the school day.

Every school implements its own internet safety practices. Some merely install parental control onto the school's Wi-Fi, while others forbid mobile phone use during school hours altogether.

Schools want to ensure that kids are safe from risks like cyberbullying, online grooming, and harmful content.

Grooming stands for "when someone builds an emotional connection with a child to gain their trust for the purposes of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or trafficking."

Internet safety for elementary students and middle and high schoolers is important because along with making students safer, it also leaves them more focused on class.

11. According to a 2018 survey, 58% of parents check which websites their teens visit, and look through their kids' call records and messages.

While most parents resort to checking kids' online behavior manually, 52% also use software as the best way to handle internet safety for kids, which restricts which websites the child can visit.

Age plays a big part here: 72% of parents of 13- to 14-year-olds look through their child's cell phone, compared to 48% of parents of teens aged 15 to 17.

12. Only 25% of teens socialize with friends in person on a daily basis outside of school.

This stat highlights the significance of online communication more than any other. In their free time, kids choose to communicate online, which is why online representation is so important to them.

Learning how to keep kids safe online becomes vital when you see that this is their primary channel for seeking connection, affection, approval, and validation.

13. 16% of boy gamers (13-17) play in person with friends on a daily or near-daily basis, and an additional 35% do so weekly.

With gamer kids, the stats are even worse. Their self-esteem and happiness levels tend to be based on gaming skills.

Internet games for kids and adults alike can become a problem for particularly vulnerable teens.

That's why ganking (a big group of players teaming up on one lone player) is sometimes categorized as a type of online bullying.

14. 88% of teens online believe people share too much information about themselves on social media.

Pics or it didn't happen, right? According to a 2018 article by Net Nanny, 10 of the most dangerous teen chat sites-like Kik, Snapchat, Ask.fm, Whisper, and Blendr-can easily bypass parental controls. On Kik, kids can exchange messages parents can't see, and it's also very difficult to confirm the participants' identities.

Snapchat allows users to determine when messages they send will self-destruct, leaving an illusion of anonymity. Screenshots take care of that, of course, proving once more that everything posted online stays online forever.

Among these teenage chatting sites, Ask.fm is so scary that the former UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, urged parents to ban the app.

There are no age restrictions, and groups are formed based on GPS location, a serious liability since potential predators can easily learn a kid's location.

15. 18% of kids aged 1-7 have social media profiles.

This is another big reason to consider instituting some online safety rules. After all, the age limit for creating an account on Facebook and Instagram is 13.

SnapChat users aged under 13 are redirected to Snapkidz. The minimum age for the mobile phone messaging app WhatsApp is 16 years old.

There are a few ways that you can manage what your kids are doing online. First and foremost, a family password manager is a good idea.

You can make an account for your child on any platform they regularly visit and then enable restricted mode on all the devices they use.

All passwords will be known to you, and you'll be able to keep them and yourself safe from potential breaches.

16. Around three-quarters of 12-15-year-olds are aware of online reporting functions, and 1 in 8 who go online have used one to report something that bothered them.

Bystander apathy seems to extend to the internet. For those unfamiliar, it's a social and psychological phenomenon where people are less likely to help a victim when other individuals are present.

17. 17% of children aged 12-15 admitted to accidentally spending money online-almost double the percentage from 2017 (9%).

A 2018 OF.com report came up with these surprising results. Parents who don't want to lose money obviously need to provide a sort of kids' guide to the internet.

It's a fast way to ensure that if a child blows through their money on trivialities, at least it's on purpose. Provided that these kids weren't lying about the accidental nature of their actions, it's surprising that they seem to know less about the way online purchases work.

18. 45% of kids aged 3-4 use Youtube, 80% use it to watch cartoons, and 40% watch funny videos and pranks.

On the other hand, 70% of kids aged 5-7 use Youtube, and 4% have social media profiles. Here's a good reason to set something up like Google safe search for kids (but more on that in the next stat).

If you leave your child alone with a mobile device and just let the videos go on shuffle, they can easily be exposed to many violent, frightening, and otherwise damaging videos and images.

Downloading a free adblock program would be a good way to solve this.

You should also provide reliable android virus protection or get virus protection for any iPhone device that your kid might use. After all, kids are more likely to unknowingly click on malware or phishing emails than you are.

19. About 8 in 10 parents of 3-15-year-olds online knew about at least 1 of the 6 content filtering tools they were surveyed about. And more than half of parents of 3-4-year-olds (56%) and 5-15-year-olds (59%) used at least one of them.

A website content filter is designed to reduce recreational internet use and restrict access to content that would be deemed objectionable by a parent, school, or enterprise.

A web filter blocks pages from websites that are likely to include objectionable advertising, malware, viruses, and pornographic content. While it's good that so many parents know about these programs, their use could be even more widespread.

The best free internet filter you can use is Qustodio Free. It may be aimed at Windows, but it's also available for Mac, Android, iOS, Kindle, and (weirdly) Nook.

Windows Live Family Safety and Open DNS FamilyShield are more family-oriented and will block domains on your whole home network.

If you want to generate only cherry-picked, safe results, Kiddle is probably the best kids' search engine for you.

20. 19% of parents had no idea whether or not their kids had SnapChat accounts.

In addition, 22% of parents were aware that their children had a Twitter account.

Cyberbullying can become an issue on any social media website. Because of this, not knowing if your kid has a SnapChat account-or any social media account-can be a problem.

21. 59.68% of parental control notifications were triggered by children visiting online communication sites.

All the more reason why social media safety for teens is an issue you ought to take seriously. It seems like no stat was actually needed to let you know your kid spends all of their time on Instagram and SnapChat.

22. 22.4% of parental control notifications were triggered by children's software, video, or audio consumption.

Images or videos featuring alcohol, tobacco, or narcotics triggered 6.32% of the parental control notifications. And kids' computer games triggered 4.99% of parental control notifications.

10 Tips About Internet Safety for Kids

1. Don't lie about your age.

2. Avoid private forums and chat rooms that require an email address, home address, or phone number.

3. Don't ever give out your own or your family's personal information.

4. Create strong passwords and update them regularly.

5. Don't accept strangers' friend requests, don't add strangers, don't chat with strangers, and never make emotional connections with them.

6. Set the privacy settings on your media accounts, make sure your profile details are only visible to friends.

7. Never share personal photographs or videos, and never engage in sexting. Everything that happens on the internet stays on the internet forever.

8. Disable location services.

9. Only purchase items from reputable websites.

10. Most of all, block anybody who makes you feel uncomfortable. Report them to your parents, teachers, or even the authorities.

Get the best parental control app for your phone: these options include Qustodio, NetNanny, Symantec Norton Family Premier, Kaspersky Safe Kids, Circle with Disney, Clean Router, and Mobicop.

There are also computer monitoring and parental control software options. These include K9 Web Protection, Qustodio, Family Time, Windows Live Family Safety, Norton Online Family, NetNanny, and Kidlogger.

If you're looking for Google parental controls, Family Link allows parents to set screen time limits, lock devices when it's time for a break, approve or block apps downloaded from the Play Store, and locate their kids through their devices. Technically, it's available to anyone with an existing Google account.

And finally, there is also an Android parental control option: When you turn on parental controls, you can restrict what content can be downloaded or purchased from Google Play based on maturity level.

For family members who manage their own accounts, parental controls only apply to the Android device you add them onto.

For family members whose accounts are managed with Family Link, you can set up parental controls on your child's Google Account.

So how do you explain internet safety to a child?

Conversations between kids and parents need to include some ground rules: Don't give away private information about either yourself or your family.

Do not send, download, or forward explicit photos, texts, or videos of either yourself or other kids. Report a bully to the page administrator, a parent, or an authority at your school.

And most of all, be open in your parent-child communication. In the long run, it's better for you and your kids when they can trust you, not fear you, so that you can work together if something ever does go wrong online.

As we can see, internet safety for kids needs to be as major an issue for parents as what happens in their kids' offline lives.

Put simply, the stats and tips we've provided here are designed to educate you and your kids, while helping you all communicate better about being safe online.

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Kids Online Safety - Internet Safety for Kids [2021]

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Internet safety for kids is a topic that's not addressed properly. Many people don't realize the dangers of internet activity and the need to bolster kids online safety is ever greater. The stranger danger scare easily applies to a random creepy person your kid might run into on the street.

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On Tuesday, 9 February 2021, we will celebrate the 18th edition of Safer Internet Day with actions taking place right across the globe. With a theme once again of "Together for a better internet", the day calls upon all stakeholders to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, and especially for children and young people.

Watch the promotional video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M03BJFjBM3w

URL: https://www.saferinternetday.org/

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Shaping Europe's digital future - European Commission

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Children need quality content online, and skills and tools for using the internet safely.

Today, children in Europe are going online on different devices even younger than few years ago. They start using the internet before being able to read or write. Internet use has become more mobile and personalized. At the same time, many young children say there are not enough good things for them to do online. There is no doubt that in today's environment children need the skills and tools for using the Internet safely and responsibly.

In May 2012 we set out a European Strategy for a Better Internet for Children to give children the digital skills and tools they need to fully and safely benefit from being online. It also aims to unlock the potential of the market for interactive, creative and educational online content. The strategy proposes a series of actions grouped around the following main goals:

Stimulate the production of creative and educational online content for children as well as promoting positive online experiences for young children;

Scaling up awareness and empowerment including teaching of digital literacy and online safety in all EU schools;

Create a safe environment for children through age-appropriate privacy settings, wider use of parental controls and age rating and content classification;

Combat child sexual abuse material online and child sexual exploitation.

The strategy brings together the European Commission and Member States with mobile phone operators, handset manufacturers and providers of social networking services to deliver concrete solutions for a better internet for children.

We carry out its tasks mainly through the implementation of the Connecting Europe Facility, the instrument for co-funding the digital service infrastructure for making a better internet for children, but also through other programmes such as Horizon. In the future the actions will be funded through the Digital Europe Programme.

The strategy document is available in 22 official languages.

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A European Strategy to deliver a Better Internet for our Children - Shaping Europe's digital future - European Commission

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Children need quality content online, and skills and tools for using the internet safely. Today, children in Europe are going online on different devices even younger than few years ago. They start using the internet before being able to read or write. Internet use has become more mobile and personalized.

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Internet Safety for Kids | Parents’ Guide to Keeping Kids Safe Online

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Parents are the first line of defense for children and teens facing an ever growing list of online dangers from cyberbullying to sexting to predators.

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The Internet can be wonderful for kids. They can use it to research school reports, communicate with teachers and other kids, and play interactive games.

But online access also comes with risks, like inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online predators. Using social media apps and websites where kids interact, predators may pose as a child or teen looking to make a new friend. They might prod the child to exchange personal information, such as address and phone number, or encourage kids to call them, seeing their phone number via caller ID.

Parents should be aware of what their kids see and hear online, who they meet, and what they share about themselves. Talk with your kids, use tools to protect them, and keep an eye on their activities.

Internet Safety Laws

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.

Online Protection Tools

Online tools let you control your kids' access to adult material and help protect them from Internet predators. Many Internet service providers (ISPs) provide parent-control options. You can also get software that helps block access to sites and restricts personal information from being sent online. Other programs can monitor and track online activity.

Getting Involved in Kids' Online Activities

More important than blocking objectionable material is teaching your kids safe and responsible online behavior, and keeping an eye on their Internet use.

Basic guidelines to share with your kids for safe online use:

Follow the family rules, and those set by the Internet service provider.

Never post or trade personal pictures.

Never reveal personal information, such as address, phone number, or school name or location.

Use only a screen name and don't share passwords (other than with parents).

Never agree to get together in person with anyone met online without parent approval and/or supervision.

Never respond to a threatening email, message, post, or text.

Always tell a parent or other trusted adult about any communication or conversation that was scary or hurtful.

Basic guidelines for parental supervision:

Spend time online together to teach your kids appropriate online behavior.

Keep the computer in a common area where you can watch and monitor its use, not in individual bedrooms. Monitor any time spent on smartphones or tablets.

Bookmark kids' favorite sites for easy access.

Check your credit card and phone bills for unfamiliar account charges.

Find out what, if any, online protection is offered by your child's school, after-school center, friends' homes, or any place where kids could use a computer without your supervision.

Take your child seriously if he or she reports an uncomfortable online exchange.

If you're aware of the sending, use, or viewing of child pornography online, call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or go online to their CyberTipline. They'll make sure the info is forwarded to law enforcement officials for investigation. Contact your local law enforcement agency or the FBI if your child has received child pornography via the Internet.

Watch for warning signs of a child being targeted by an online predator. These can include:

spending long hours online, especially at night

phone calls from people you don't know

unsolicited gifts arriving in the mail

your child suddenly turning off the computer or other device when you walk into the room

withdrawal from family life and reluctance to discuss online activities

Talk to your kids! Keep an open line of communication and make sure that they feel comfortable turning to you when they have problems online.

The Internet and Teens

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.

Talk about the sites and apps teens use and their online experiences. Discuss the dangers of interacting with strangers online and remind them that people online don't always tell the truth. Explain that passwords are there to protect against things like identity theft. They should never share them with anyone, even a boyfriend, girlfriend, or best friend.

Taking an active role in your kids' online activities helps ensure that they benefit from them without being exposed to the potential dangers.

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The Internet is a wonderful resource, but access to it has its hazards for kids. Here's how to make sure your kids go online safely.

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El Día Internacional de Internet Seguro (Safe Internet Day), es un evento de gran envergadura, que fue propuesto por la red INSAFE y apoyado por la Unión Europea. Se celebra el segundo martes de febrero. Más de cien países alrededor del mundo celebran este día cuyo objetivo principal, es crear conciencia de la importancia que tiene el hacer de Internet una plataforma digital más segura.
Día de Internet Segura 2021

El Día de Internet Segura o Safer Internet Day 2021 se celebra el martes 9 de febrero, este año la edición será online. Bajo el lema "Una Internet mejor comienza contigo: más conectados, más seguros".

Como cada año PantallasAmigas participa de forma activa en este evento. Puedes ver una recopilación de las actividades llevadas a cabo en años anteriores en la página Día de Internet Segura - Safer Internet Day (SID).
Aquí puedes leer un resumen del Día de Internet Segura 2020 para PantallasAmigas. Artículo en desarrollo...

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Talleres online del 7 de febrero. Actividades en León del 8 al 10 de febrero. Actividades en la Universidad de León los días 8 y 9 de febrero. El 7 de febrero de 2023 se celebró en todo el mundo el Día de Internet Segura o Safer Internet Day #SID2023, bajo el lema en esta edición 'Juntos por una Internet mejor (Together for a better internet)'.

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Nuestro centro celebrará del 5 al 9 de febrero la " Semana de Internet Segura " con distintas actividades dirigidas tanto a las familias como a los alumnos/as.

Durante toda la semana se irán publicando vídeos con contenidos específicos sobre seguridad en internet, tanto en web como en redes sociales.

Por los pasillos y escaleras del centro , tendremos distintas informaciones de utilidad para los alumnos/as sobre éstos temas.

El lunes 5 de febrero dará comienzo un concurso organizado por los alumnos/as de 4º de Secundaria. En sus clases de informática, han preparado distintos cuestionarios con preguntas sobre el uso seguro de las redes, contraseñas, privacidad, ..., y el ganador del día tendrá premio seguro. (ver bases del concurso).

Reflexiones de la mañana : Toda la semana se trabajarán estos temas en las reflexiones de la mañana.

Bases del concurso:

Podrán participar los alumnos/as de 5º y 6º de primaria y 1º, 2º y 3º de secundaria .

Para ganar, deberán contestar todas las preguntas del cuestionario correctamente y además ser los primeros en hacerlo (si hay más alumnos/as con las respuestas correctas)

Cada día se lanzará un nuevo cuestionario. El tiempo para contestar será desde primera hora de la mañana hasta las 8:30 del día siguiente.

El enlace al cuestionario será publicado en la web del centro y se podrá acceder al mismo desde cualquier dispositivo móvil / tablet /ordenador.

Premio : Cada día se podrá ganar una impresión de una pieza 3D a elegir por el alumno/a.

Los ganadores del día se publicarán en la web del centro.

El martes 6 de febrero celebraremos el "Día de Internet Segura" (SID) que es un evento promovido por la red INSAFE/INHOPE con el apoyo de la Comisión Europea, que se celebra cada mes de febrero con el objetivo de promover un uso seguro y positivo de las tecnologías digitales, especialmente entre niños y jóvenes. El SID se celebra el segundo día de la segunda semana del segundo mes del año y reúne a millones de personas de todo el mundo para impulsar cambios positivos y concienciar acerca de la seguridad en Internet, organizando distintos eventos y actividades.

Este día no solo pretende la creación de una Internet más segura, sino una Internet mejor, para convertirla en un espacio en el que todos hagamos uso de la tecnología de manera responsable, respetuosa, crítica y creativa. El SID se dirige a niños y jóvenes, padres y tutores, profesores, educadores y trabajadores sociales, así como a las empresas y responsables políticos, animándoles a participar de forma activa en la creación de una Internet mejor.

Con el objetivo de celebrar el carácter positivo de Internet, el lema 2018 "Crea, Conecta y Comparte Respeto: Una Internet Mejor Comienza Contigo", nos invita a sumarnos al movimiento global, participar y aprovechar lo mejor de Internet para unir personas.

Por tanto, este día participaremos activamente y asistiremos determinados cursos a la retransmisión pública por video streaming a través del canal de YouTube de INCIBE a los siguientes actos:

1. 10:30-11:15- Mesa redonda: crea, conecta y comparte respeto.
La visión de expertos versus jóvenes. (Natalia Basterrechea -Facebook-, María Zabala -Iwomanish-, Ana Riveiro Calviño -Policía Nacional-, Maialen Garmendia -EU Kids Online-. Daniel García -Joven Cibercooperante-, David Davó -Joven Cibercorresponsal- Moderadora: Paloma Blanc -com-)

2. 12:00-13:00- Taller interactivo entre el público asistente.
Vladimir Mateev y Enrique Bustillo, jóvenes de la Escuela de ciberseguridad y hacking ético Ciberalisal.

Por último, en la web podréis encontrar enlaces con todo tipo de material sobre estos temas.

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Nuestro centro celebrará del 5 al 9 de febrero la " Semana de Internet Segura " con distintas actividades dirigidas tanto a las familias como a los alumnos/as. Durante toda la semana se irán publicando vídeos con contenidos específicos sobre seguridad en internet, tanto en web como en redes sociales.

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Safer Internet Day (SID) is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people.

This year's theme is An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world and to celebrate SID 2021 the Welsh Government, in partnership with the UK Safer Internet Centre, invites entries from children and young people across Wales to the Tackling Misinformation Digital Storytelling Competition.

The competition aims to encourage children and young people to use their creativity in a visual, written or auditory format to explain what misinformation is, why it might be a problem, how we can recognise it, what we can do to protect ourselves and how to stop its spread.

Who can enter

Any school, education setting or youth setting in Wales. We will accept entries from individuals or groups and they will be judged in the age categories and formats below.

Categories

All entries will be accepted and judged in each of the following format and age categories, i.e. in each of the format categories there will be a winner from each age category.

Film (video clips or animation)

Written (written scripts or stories)

Audio (recorded audio clips)

Early Years (Nursery and Reception)

Primary (Years 1-6)

Secondary (Years 7+)

Key dates
Due to the impact of the global pandemic, the deadline for SID Competition 2021 has now been extended until Friday 22 January 2021.

Friday 22 January 2021
Competition closing date

w/c Monday 1 February 2021
Finalists informed during this week

Tuesday 9 February 2021
Safer Internet Day 2021 and winners announced at VIP webinar event

How to enter

Read the competition brief, rules of entry and copyright information.

Complete the entry form.

Ensure that learner consent forms are completed for all children and young people involved in each entry.

Send your entry together with signed learner consent forms using WeTransfer https://wetransfer.com to onlinesafety@swgfl.org.uk by no later than 17.00 on Friday 22 January 2021.

Competition pack

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About our SID activities
We are awaiting an update on this SID Committee's plans for Safer Internet Day 2021. In the meantime, please see information on its previous SID celebrations below, or contact the organisation direct using the links to the right...

The Spanish Safer Internet Centre (SIC), Internet Segura for Kids (IS4K), will celebrate and promote Safer Internet Day 2020 with the following activities:

An event will be held with different activities throughout the day ( www.incibe.es/sid). There will be a programme of inspirational talks in two auditoriums held for children, parents, educators and other professionals, a play about cyberbullying and an interactive workshop for young attendees. The event will focus around this year's motto: "A better internet starts with you: together we learn cybersecurity".

During the event, the awards of the contest " Lights, camera, action! record your (SID2020) ad" and the distinctions of the "Cibercooperantes" programme will be delivered to the winners. This programme's distinctions include the "cyber cooperant" of the Year 2019 (selected from among all the members of the programme who have given awareness talks, taking into account the number of talks given and the evaluation of the centres), and the "cyber cooperant of honor" which, was awarded to Her Majesty Queen Letizia on 2019, receiving the recognition for her contribution in the transmission of values of tolerance, respect and solidarity in all areas, including the online environment.

Finally, this year the event will hold an exhibition space of stands and demos for companies to present their solutions, products or services related to cybersecurity, privacy and the safe use of ICT by minors.

Awareness talks in educational centres

During the weeks leading up to the event, awareness-raising talks are taking place were given under IS4K's programmes "Cibercooperantes" and "Jornadas escolares" in educational centres across the country covering topics such as privacy and safety online.

Dissemination of SID 2020 through social networks

INCIBE and IS4K ask their followers on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to join SID 2020 by using the #SID2020 and #SaferInternetDay hashtags (the official hashtags of the SID campaign which are used worldwide) and #DiadeInternetSegura hashtag (Spanish language).

What we are doing to support the SID slogan of "Together for a better internet"...

With the aim of highlighting the advantages of learning together (kids and adults) how to be safe and secure on the internet, the 2020 slogan: "A better internet starts with you: together we learn about cybersecurity", invites us to join the global movement, participate and make the most of the internet to unite people.

Internet Segura for Kids (IS4K) is preparing and carrying out different activities to celebrate and show the purpose of SID to its target audiences: a public event with talks for children, parents, educators and other professionals; a fair of security solutions focused on the minor; awareness talks through the Cibercooperantes Programme, and activities to give visibility to SID 2020 in SoMe.

Moreover, since 2019, SIC-Spain project partners contribute to the dissemination and impact of SID, by carrying out awareness-raising activities and their participation in the planned event.

About us

Internet Segura for Kids (IS4K) is the Safer Internet Centre (SIC) of Spain, the purpose of which is fostering of a safe and responsible use of the internet and technology among children and teenagers. Its main goals are:

Raising awareness and training minors, young people, families, educators and professionals working with minors, through the development of national campaigns, initiatives and programmes.

Offering a helpline service to advise and assist minors, families, educators and professionals working with minors on how to face risks on the internet: harmful contents, dangerous contacts and inappropriate behaviours.

Organising Safer Internet Day (SID) in Spain.

Boosting the Spanish Youth Panel to show how children and adolescents can help in creating a safer internet through cyber security and the responsible use of the network, looking for positive opportunities to create, participate and share useful content for everyone.

Reducing the availability of criminal content on the internet, mainly related to child abuse, giving support to law enforcement agencies.

IS4K is led by the Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE, as per the Spanish acronym). Since 2019, INCIBE also leads and coordinates the SIC-SPAIN project in collaboration with other Spanish reference entities. This project is co-financed by the European Union (EU) through the financing program CEF-Telecom, Safer Internet (CEF-TC-2018-1) call.

Additional links/resources

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We are awaiting an update on this SID Committee's plans for Safer Internet Day 2021. In the meantime, please see information on its previous SID celebrations below, or contact the organisation direct using the links to the right...

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El próximo 9 de febrero, se celebra la 18 edición del Día de Internet Segura ( Safer Internet Day). Se trata de una fecha promovida por la red INSAFE/INHOPE con el apoyo de la Comisión Europea, que se celebra cada mes de febrero con el objetivo de promover un uso seguro y responsable de las nuevas tecnologías, especialmente entre los jóvenes. Este año, el lema es "Un Internet mejor comienza contigo: más conectados, más seguros".

Desde el Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad (INCIBE), se ha organizado un evento que tendrá lugar los días 9 y 10 de febrero para celebrar el Día de Internet Segura (#DíaDeInternetSegura #SID2021). Este año, como consecuencia de la crisis sanitaria provocada por la COVID-19, se llevará a cabo de manera íntegramente online, de tal manera que la retransmisión del programa de actividades se puede seguir vía streaming. Desde INTEF, nos hemos sumado a la iniciativa como entidad colaboradora de la misma, en el programa para centros educativos.

En la página web del Día de Internet Segura, se puede encontrar información sobre la agenda del evento, que incluye un programa para centros educativos y un programa para familias y público en general.

El programa para centros educativos tendrá lugar el 9 de febrero por la mañana e incluye, por un lado, ponencias y mesas redondas sobre experiencias ciberseguras, tanto desde el punto de vista de los jóvenes como de los docentes, y, por otro, talleres para el alumnado según la franja de edad a la que pertenezca: alumnado de 5 a 8 años (¡Conviértete en el mejor detective de Internet!); alumnado de 9 a 14 años (¡Cazatrampas en Internet!) y alumnado mayor de 14 años (¡No hay fraude online que se te resista!).

El programa para familias y público en general se desarrollará entre el 9 y 10 de febrero y contará con diferentes actividades. Por un lado, el 9 de febrero por la tarde, tendrán lugar diversas ponencias y paneles de discusión, dirigidos a familias, educadores y profesionales, sobre experiencias digitales seguras, competencias digitales y uso saludable de Internet. De entre ellas, destacamos la intervención de Carlos Medina, Jefe de Servicio de Proyectos Internacionales de INTEF, bajo el título "Retos para la educación -desarrollo de competencias digitales ligadas al uso seguro y responsable de Internet". También el 9 de febrero, en horario de tarde, habrá diversos Kahoot para familias. La programación del 10 de febrero está dedicada íntegramente a talleres, impartidos por INCIBE, sobre seguridad y privacidad en Internet y sobre identificación de riesgos.

Desde INTEF, os animamos a uniros a la celebración del Día de Internet Segura, participando en el evento organizado desde INCIBE. En su página web, podéis consultar la y registraros (antes del 7 de febrero) en aquellas actividades que lo requieren.

Descarga el dossier informativo del evento.

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Get your modems going, because February 14 is Safer Internet Day! These days you can do almost anything on the Internet. You can play games, connect with friends, purchase that new outfit you didn't think you needed but now know you do. It's an extraordinary feeling to have an infinite amount of access to information and entertainment at your fingertips. The world wide web has come a long way from the Yahoo Geocities and the "You've Got Mail" of yesteryear. On February 14 we acknowledge these vast developments and the difficulties that may come with these changes by observing Safer Internet Day.

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El Safer Internet Day (o traducido al español Día de Internet Segura) es una día organizado para promover el uso seguro y responsable de las tecnologías online y teléfonos móviles especialmente entre adolescentes y personas jóvenes alrededor del mundo.

El Día de Internet Segura, " Safer Internet Day " (SID, por sus siglas en inglés) es un evento promovido por la red INSAFE/INHOPE con el apoyo de la Comisión Europea, que se celebra cada mes de febrero con el objetivo de promover un uso seguro y positivo de las tecnologías digitales, especialmente entre niños y jóvenes. El SID se celebra el segundo día de la segunda semana del segundo mes del año y reúne a millones de personas de todo el mundo para impulsar cambios positivos y concienciar acerca de la seguridad en Internet, organizando distintos eventos y actividades.

La web oficial del evento es saferinternetday.org y los hashtags del evento son #SaferInternetDay, #SID2021 (actualizando el año al actual), y para el caso de España #DiaInternetSegura, #InternetSegura...

Se celebra anualmente el segundo día de la segunda semana del segundo mes, es decir, el marte de la segunda semana de febrero.

Safer Internet Day (SID) is organised by Insafe in February of each year to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among children and young people across the world.

En 2017 se celebró el 7 de Febrero con el lema "se el cambio: unidos por una internet mejor".

Safer Internet Day 2017 will be celebrated on Tuesday, 7 February 2017 with a theme of 'Be the change: Unite for a better internet'.

En 2018 se celebró el martes 6 de Febrero con el lema "Crea, conecta y comparte respeto: un mejor Internet comienza contigo":

The 2018 theme, "Create, connect and share respect: A better internet starts with you" is a call to action for every stakeholder to play their part in creating a better internet for everyone, in particular the youngest users out there. More than that, it is an invitation for everyone to join in and engage with others in a respectful way in order to ensure a better digital experience.

El 2019 se celebró el martes 5 de febrero con el lema " juntos por una mejor internet":

This year's Safer Internet Day (SID) celebration took place on Tuesday, 5 February 2019. The campaign's slogan, " Together for a better internet ", was a call to action for all stakeholders to join together and play their part in creating a better internet for everyone, and especially for younger users.

En 2020 se celebra el martes 11 de febrero con el mismo lema que el año pasado ("Together for a better internet")

En 2021 se celebra el 9 de febrero con el lema "Una Internet mejor comienza contigo: más conectados, más seguros".

On Tuesday, 9 February 2021, we will celebrate the 18th edition of Safer Internet Day with actions taking place right across the globe. With a theme once again of "Together for a better internet", the day calls upon all stakeholders to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, and especially for children and young people.

Por mi parte (a modo de autobombo) para aquellas personas que pudiera interesarles decir que estoy participando en convocatorias de cursos subvencionados/gratuitos (sin cargo a los créditos de formación/bonificación de las empresas), dirigidos prioritariamente a ocupados/trabajadores (admiten un pequeño porcentaje de desempleados), en la cual tenemos varios cursos relacionados como son el de protección de equipos en la red, y el de seguridad informática y firma digital, por lo que aquellas personas interesadas pueden contactarme para ampliar esta información.

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Día Internet Segura (Safer Internet Day)

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El Safer Internet Day (o traducido al español Día de Internet Segura) es una día organizado para promover el uso seguro y responsable de las tecnologías online y teléfonos móviles especialmente entre adolescentes y personas jóvenes alrededor del mundo.

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Safer Internet Day (SID) is celebrated around the world in February of each year, with Safer Internet Centres, SID Committees and other supporters in each of the countries coming together to plan and organise events.

This year's SID celebration will take place on Tuesday, 9 February 2021 with the slogan " Together for a better internet". Locate your country below to find out what is happening near you to mark the day, and find ideas on how you can contribute to a better internet, not just on SID but all year through! Please note, we are currently updating profiles for the 2021 edition, so please check back often for the latest information.

And, if there's not yet a SID Committee in your country but you'd be interested in forming one, please get in touch. We'd be delighted to hear from you and can help you work towards celebrating Safer Internet Day in future years.

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In your country - Safer Internet Day - BIK Community

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Safer Internet Day (SID) is celebrated around the world in February of each year, with Safer Internet Centres, SID Committees and other supporters in each of the countries coming together to plan and organise events. Search for events and activities near you.

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eSafety is the official Safety Internet Day committee in Australia and a leader in the global effort, so we celebrate the day as one of the most important events of the year. We are running Safer Internet Day webinars for school students, parents and carers. We have also released new resources that help Australians 'start the chat' about online safety.

You can help by using the resources and sharing them with your community.
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Find out how to start the chat

How will you start the chat on Safer Internet Day and throughout the year?

Find resources, activities and tips to help you start the chat about online safety with your students, family, friends, colleagues and community in 2021.

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Safer Internet Day 2021 | eSafety Commissioner

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eSafety is the official Safety Internet Day committee in Australia and a leader in the global effort, so we celebrate the day as one of the most important events of the year. We are running Safer Internet Day webinars for school students, parents and carers.

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Safer Internet Day will take place on Tuesday, February 7th 2023. Join thousands of people across Ireland and the world to celebrate!

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9 de febrero de 2021
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Explora todo sobre el Día de la Internet Segura: qué es y cómo puedes introducir este día en el aula. Hemos incluido prácticos enlaces de recursos educativos con el fin de ayudarte a planificar una lección sobre este tema.

El Día de la Internet Segura

El Día de la Internet Segura, "Safer Internet Day" (SID, por sus siglas en inglés) es un evento promovido por la Comisión Europea, que se celebra cada mes de febrero con el objetivo de impulsar un uso seguro y positivo de las tecnologías digitales, especialmente entre niños y jóvenes.

Este año 2021 se celebra el 9 de febrero bajo el lema 'Una Internet mejor comienza contigo: más conectados, más seguros' y un enfoque basado en el uso seguro y positivo de la red, abordando cuestiones relacionadas con el ciberacoso, la identidad digital y las redes sociales. Distintas plataformas como Better Internet for Kids y organizaciones contra el contenido ilegal en la web como INHOPE buscan concienciar acerca de los peligros en la web y promover prácticas sanas y seguras en Internet. El malware, los virus, el fraude digital, junto al consentimiento, la privacidad de los datos personales y proveer conocimientos de seguridad informática, serán algunos de los temas tratados este año.

¿Cuándo nace Internet?

Los inicio de Internet nos remontan a los años 60. En plena guerra fría, Estados Unidos crea una red exclusivamente militar, con el objetivo de que, en el hipotético caso de un ataque ruso, se pudiera tener acceso a la información militar desde cualquier punto del país.

Origen del Día de la Internet Segura

El Día de la Internet Segura se creó en 2004, como parte de la iniciativa del Proyecto SafeBorders de la Unión Europea. La red Insafe se hizo cargo del proyecto en 2005 y ha llegado a 170 países de todo el mundo. Este día se creó con el fin de mejorar la experiencia de los niños en las redes. A medida que Internet ha sigo creciendo, lo han hecho así también sus peligros en relación con la privacidad, el auge de contenido inapropiado y sin filtrar y el impacto de las redes sociales en niños y adolescentes. El Día de la Internet Segura es una oportunidad para concienciar sobre los peligros de la web, luchar contra el contenido ilegal y promover un entorno en línea más seguro para nuestros hijos.

La importancia del Día de la Internet Segura en España

Los niños en España acceden a Internet desde edades tempranas, sin embargo, todavía hay muchas familias que sufren la brecha digital, especialmente en 2020 y 2021 debido a la pandemia del Coronavirus que ha obligado a muchos colegios a la enseñanza a distancia. Desde Internet Segura 4 Kids, Centro de Seguridad de Internet para menores de edad en España y UNICEF, aconsejan estas acciones con el fin de promover un Internet más inclusivo y seguro:

Gestión de dispositivos móviles: software que asegura que los niños no tengan acceso a contenidos potencialmente peligrosos en el colegio o en casa, de tal forma que los docentes y las familias tienen el control de lo que ven los alumnos y sus hijos en las redes.

Favorecer el acceso a dispositivos móviles e Internet: el 9,2 % de los niños carece de conexión a Internet, lo que dificulta su acceso a la enseñanza en línea, las dinámicas TIC y encontrarse en una situación dispar con relación a los compañeros que sí disfrutan de acceso a la red. Esto promoverá una enseñanza más igualitaria, mayor igualdad de oportunidades y favorecer el aprendizaje en línea con recursos educativos como los que tenemos en Twinkl.

Educar en los centros educativos: los programas curriculares tienen que incluir las competencias informáticas que preparen a los alumnos a los peligros de las redes, con habilidades que desarrollen su pensamiento crítico y la capacidad de reacción en un entorno cambiante.

Los niños y jóvenes: pueden contribuir a crear una Internet Segura a través del respeto, protegiendo su reputación y privacidad y buscando oportunidades positivas para compartir en la red.

¿Qué peligros actuales hay en Internet en la actualidad?

Los principales peligros a los que los usuarios se enfrentan en la actualidad van desde la desinformación y las fake news hasta el ciberbullying. Es misión de este día y de todos los que participan en él promover el uso seguro de las tecnologías para garantizar un uso saludable de las mismas.

Recursos Twinkl para garantizar la seguridad en la web en el Día de la Internet Segura

Tenemos toda una gama de recursos sobre la seguridad en las redes que serán perfectos para enseñar el Día de la Internet Segura a tus alumnos. Echa un vistazo a nuestra categoría dedicada a ello donde seguro encontrarás recursos educativos que se adaptarán a las necesidades de tu clase.

Para decorar tus clases de Educación Infantil, descarga esta bonita Pancarta: Día de la Internet Segura en la que aparecen elementos como los ordenadores y los teléfonos móviles con los que los peques se sentirán familiarizados. En el momento de la asamblea podéis añadir juegos interactivos y hablar acerca de los dispositivos que usan en casa.

Para las clases de 2º y 3º ciclo de Educación Primaria, podéis proyectar esta Presentación: ¿Qué es el bullying? que acercará a tus alumnos a la lacra del ciberacoso y cómo prevenirlo.

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Dia de la Internet Segura 2021 - Event Info and Resources

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Suggested by Twinkl Explora todo sobre el Día de la Internet Segura: qué es y cómo puedes introducir este día en el aula. Hemos incluido prácticos enlaces de recursos educativos con el fin de ayudarte a planificar una lección sobre este tema.

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