Online Safety Guidelines and Best Practices
Learn how to stay safe online by following rules for online etiquette, using and creating passwords wisely, understanding the importance of VPNs, ensuring safety on platforms like Discord and online games, creating secure passwords, keeping personal information private, handling inappropriate messages, and more. Stay informed and protected in the digital world!
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Online Safety How do we stay safe online?
Rules for Online Etiquette Be respectful Be careful with what you share Choose friends wisely Maintain yours and others privacy
Use and create passwords wisely Be aware of things you download Ways To Be Safe While Online Avoid spam and suspicious e-mail attachments Anti-virus programs and VPNs Protect your personal data
What is a VPN? Virtual Private Network Protects your internet connection and online privacy Hides IP addresses and allows for safe use of public Wi- Fi Useful for travel, gaming, shopping, and streaming NordVPN is one of the most commonly used
Safety On Discord and Online Games Be aware of groups and servers you join Remain respectful to those you interact with Do not share personal information Use multifactor authentication Be skeptical of links and files Report suspicious messages to moderators and a trusted adult Check privacy settings Safe direct messaging, who can add you, and server privacy defaults
Creating Safe Passwords Password generators are not a good way to make a password If a computer can make them, they can crack them! q92Tsm6%Oz$* vs gR3@tPA$sw0rD
Why Should I Keep My Information Private? Things like your full name, personal ID numbers, addresses, vehicle identifications, and phone numbers must remain private. Prevent identity theft Financial information Robbery Background checks
Inappropriate Messages and Other Content Speak up Tell a parent, guardian, or other trusted adult Block them on social media and/or phone number When the person sending the inappropriate message is an adult, you can report them to the police Never forward these types of messages to other people Block accounts on social media that may have explicit content
Cyberbullying Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over the internet Sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, or false information about someone else Sharing personal information about someone else to cause embarrassment or humiliation Social media, text, DMs, e-mails, and online gaming
What Should I Do If I Am Being Cyberbullied? Tell a parent, guardian, trusted adult, or the school Take a time-out from social media Don t reply Take screenshots Block the bully(ies) Change privacy settings
What If Someone I Know is Being Cyberbullied? Do not be a bystander Tell a parent, guardian, trusted adult, or the school Stand up for them Talk to them and let them know you care Take screenshots Make positive comments Encourage them to reach out for help from an adult
Having a Healthy Real Life/Social Media Balance Schedule social media time Have a purpose when on social media Use social media as inspiration, not comparison Be positive Prioritize real life over social media
Resources Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA). (2021, November 5). What is cyberbullying. StopBullying.gov. Retrieved March 6, 2023, from https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it Bridges, J. (2021, November 22). Top 10 reasons to keep your personal information private. ReputationDefender. Retrieved March 6, 2023, from https://www.reputationdefender.com/blog/privacy/top-ten-reasons-keep-your-personal-information-private Cyber bullying. Cyber Bullying | If You See Bullying Happening. (n.d.). Retrieved March 6, 2023, from http://girlsguidetoendbullying.org/Cyber_SeeBullying.html Discussing safety. Net Literacy. (2020, January 6). Retrieved March 6, 2023, from https://www.netliteracy.org/safe-connects/collateral- material/?gclid=CjwKCAiAu5agBhBzEiwAdiR5tKtCy21-YF798aJ9JfwrlLIH6taZ0AXszBUxXXaMTv_KvddEClDhgBoC7RwQAvD_BwE Elizabeth Hartney, B. S. (2022, February 14). 10 basic rules of netiquette or internet etiquette. Verywell Mind. Retrieved March 6, 2023, from https://www.verywellmind.com/ten-rules-of-netiquette-22285 Mccarthyk. (n.d.). OIT offers online safety tips for discord. Ohio University. Retrieved March 6, 2023, from https://www.ohio.edu/oit/security/discord-safety- tips Patterson, A. (2021, May 6). Seven ways to balance social media and mental health. Greater Phoenix Chamber. Retrieved March 6, 2023, from https://phoenixchamber.com/2021/05/06/seven-ways-to-balance-social-media-and-mental-health/ What should I do if someone sends me a sext? MediaSmarts. (2020, February 21). Retrieved March 6, 2023, from https://mediasmarts.ca/teacher- resources/what-should-i-do-if%C2%A0someone-sends-me-sext#:~:text=Most%20social%20networks%20have%20Block,tap%20on%20Add%20to%20Spam.
