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Trusted Site Blog by McAfee https://blog.trustedsite.com/2021/05/12/mcafee-secure-certification-is-becoming-trustedsite-certification/

12 Rules for Protecting Students Online https://blog.trustedsite.com/2021/05/12/mcafee-secure-certification-is-becoming-trustedsite-certification/

Is Snapchat Safe? Online Safety Guide for Parents NordVPN https://nordvpn.com/blog/is-snapchat-safe/#:~:text=Privacy%20concerns.,is%20often%20not%20the%20case

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 105th Congress  https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-bill/2326

Kids Online Safety Act 2023 Press Release https://www.young.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/kids_online_safety_act_one_pager.pdf

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If your child is under the age of 13, they legally can't open a social media account under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The US Senate also passed an update to this law called Lids Online Safety Act 2023 which clarified & updated COPPA.

Social media companies can not track your child's information online if they are under 13. Your child can not legally consent to opening a social media account. But there is nothing to stop your child from lying about their age when they create an account. Always check your child's social media to protect them.

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Yes, the disappearing photos & chats seem to disappear on Snapchat but they still exist. These disappearing messages pose a great risk for your child. They will often post messages that they wouldn't say elsewhere because they think it disappears. But people can take screenshots and share them. These messages also still remain on servers. As a parent, this disappearing ability makes it hard for you to monitor your child's use of Snapchat.

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Because people can hide on the internet, they will often behave badly. Bullies will target a peer and send photos/memes to taunt, make fun of that person, harass, & try to intimidate that person. These messages can be sent to the targeted peer or to the friend group. The "disappearing" function of Snapchat makes this harder to track for parents, schools & law enforcement.

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Remember that anything you post on the internet never really goes away. People think that if they delete a post or image they have posted on the internet, it is gone. But the truth is anything you post online always remains online in some way. Even if you live to be 100, that photo will still exist somewhere online.

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Never share any personal information on the internet. This includes your passwords, your address, your birthday, your school, and your real name. Someone can use that information to pretend to be you online with this information.

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On June 30, 2021, the McAfee SECURE™ service will transition to TrustedSite Certification, and the McAfee SECURE trustmark will no longer be available.

TrustedSite has operated the McAfee SECURE service since 2013 and will help existing customers seamlessly transition to the expanded TrustedSite Certification service.

Continue building customer confidence with TrustedSite Certification

With this transition, TrustedSite is excited to upgrade McAfee SECURE certification customers with even more best-in-class online trust-building tools, at no additional cost. You'll be able to earn up to 7 certifications and display 10 trustmarks that address a range of concerns commonly held by online shoppers, like data security, business legitimacy, order fulfillment, and email spam.

Certified Secure
Address visitor concerns about malware, viruses, and phishing.

Verified Business
Show your site is a reliable business that visitors can contact.

Issue-Free Orders
Show your business consistently delivers outstanding service.

Trusted Reviews
Show that people love your business by displaying your Trustpilot, ResellerRatings, or Verified Reviews star rating on your TrustedSite certification modal and page.

Data Protection
Address concerns about data protection and phishing by showing visitors their information is secure with SSL encryption.

Shopper Identity Protection
Show you care about identity theft prevention by offering qualified customers $100,000 Shopper Identity Protection.

Spam-Free
Alleviate concerns about email spam and collect more registrations.

A/B tests have shown that sites displaying the TrustedSite certifications and trustmarks achieve significant conversion rate improvements.

What McAfee SECURE certification customers should expect

On June 30, 2021, existing subscriptions for McAfee SECURE certification will be upgraded to TrustedSite Certification Pro at no additional cost. Your subscription pricing will remain unchanged for as long as you renew the service.

From there, the McAfee SECURE trustmarks on your site will automatically be updated to the TrustedSite Certified Secure trustmark, so there's no extra work to be done on your part. However, if you'd like assistance optimizing the placement of additional TrustedSite trustmarks, our implementation specialists will be happy to create a complimentary, customized placement strategy for your site. Schedule an appointment

In addition, your McAfee SECURE certification page will be transitioned to the TrustedSite certification page where you can display up to 7 certifications that your site has earned. As a previous holder of the McAfee SECURE certification, you'll earn TrustedSite's Certified Secure certification automatically.

Please note, if you are using legacy HTML trustmarks hosted on or linking to mcafeesecure.com, scanalert.com or hackersafe.com, you'll need to update your trustmark code from your account. Learn more in our help center article.

What TrustedSite Certification Pro customers should expect

For existing TrustedSite certified sites, this transition will bring billions more consumer impressions to the TrustedSite certification system, giving you more value for the service.

On June 30, if you have previously earned the McAfee SECURE certification, it will no longer display on your certification page. Additionally, sites currently displaying the McAfee SECURE trustmark will see it automatically update to the Certified Secure trustmark. If you'd like assistance optimizing trustmark placements on your site, our implementation specialists will be happy to work with you. Schedule an appointment

Questions about the transition? We're here to help.

We're looking forward to helping you build trust and increase conversions with TrustedSite Certification. If you have any questions about upgrading your McAfee SECURE service, please get in touch!

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McAfee SECURE certification is becoming TrustedSite Certification

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On June 30, 2021, the McAfee SECURE™ service will transition to TrustedSite Certification. TrustedSite operated the McAfee SECURE service for 8 years and will assist customers through this transition.

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The internet can be a scary place but it can also be a safe place to learn and grow. You want to only go to sites that a teacher or trusted grownup shares with you. You also want to look for the logo that says TrustedSite like this one. But always check with your teacher or trusted grownup to verify the first time you go to a new website.

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While you can meet great people online, you should never meet them in-person without talking to your trusted grownup. It is really easy for someone to pretend to be another person online. And they can pretend to be the same age as you but they aren't.

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If someone is asking you questions online that are making you feel scared or not sure, talk to your trusted grownup or teacher. Be honest about the fact that you are scared and tell your trusted grownup or teacher this. They will be able to check things out and make sure that you are safe.