Remember, the Internet is a wonderful place, where you can have the time of your life at a press of a button. However, like lots of things in life, a few simple rules will make sure you stay safe AND have lots of fun!
- Don't give anyone any detailed information about yourself, such
as your age, your phone number or your home address.
- Don't tell anyone which school you go to or where you
live.
- When someone asks where you're from, it's best only to say a
region or a town - never give anyone your home address.
- The only name you should give out is your nickname or your
first name.
- Never send anyone a picture of yourself or your family or your
friends to anyone you don't already know and trust.
- Don't give anyone your email address. The last thing you want
is people hassling you with email messages or adding your address
to their spamming lists!
- Don't believe everything people tell you. If all you can see is
the words they are typing, you can't be 100% sure that they're who
they say they are.
- Don’t forget the internet can be seen by lots of people, don’t write anything you wouldn’t like your family or teacher reading!
For more tips on internet safety visit: www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/help/safesurfing/dongle.shtml