Promoting safer Internet for your whole family.
Microsoft Canada created Take Back the Net to help families deal with safety and security issues that arise from Internet use. We encourage parents and kids to join forces to deal with everything from cyber-bullying to safe surfing for your entire family. We have a ton of helpful resources, tools and information to help you and your kids Take Back The Net and surf with confidence.
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada Digital Arts Contest:
Dealing with online safety and cyber-bullying
40% of Canadian youth have been targets of an online bully—a fact Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and Microsoft Canada find unacceptable. That's why we asked the members of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada to share their stories about cyber-bullying and online safety by submitting short videos. Please check out the winners now! Plus, have a look at all the tools, information and other resources we have compiled here for kids and parents alike to help ensure a safe and enjoyable Internet experience.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada
Clubs Garcons & Filles du Canada
6-12 YEAR OLD GROUP
WINNER: DOVERCOURT
The kids from Dovercourt worked together to create their winning video by researching their topic, practicing and using their acting skills to send an important message to kids and parents about Internet safety. Congratulations to the kids from Dovercourt for their excellent video!
13-18 YEAR OLD GROUP
WINNER: BOTWOOD
The Botwood Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada team really wanted to create a moving and effective message about cyber-bullying—and they certainly did. They met together as a team to brainstorm ideas and write a script for their video. Part of that process was even interviewing young people who were targets of bullying. In particular one of the team members had a brother who experienced bullying first hand. The result of their hard work and dedication is a moving and memorable message about the damage cyber-bullying could cause. Congratulations to the Botwood team for their great video!
Helpful tools and tips to keep you surfing securely
Getting the conversation started can be intimidating. That's why we've included
these helpful resources to help you open a dialogue with your kids. By using these
tools and tips, your entire family can enjoy a more secure online experience.
Start the ball rolling with the Family Safety Contract. It's a great
way for you and your kids to Take Back The Net together.
Access online safety resources for kids and parents
For Kids
- 4 things you can do to help protect kids online
- How kids can tell fact from opinion on the Internet
- School is in: 7 computer security tips for students
- 10 tips for safer instant messaging
- 5 steps to help avoid instant message viruses
- Safety tips on blogging
For Parents
- Age-based guidelines for kids' Internet use
- Teach kids about hate and misinformation on the Internet
- Kids and the Internet FAQ
- 4 ways to help your kids avoid pirating online files
- Online predators: Help minimize the risk
- 10 things you can teach kids to improve their Web safety
- Help kids tell fact from opinion on the Internet
- Kids and gaming: Tips for parents to help kids play it safe
- Help kids keep from spending too much time online
- Help protect your kids from cyberbullying
- Improve your family's Web security in 4 steps
- Safety tips on blogging
- How to help your kids use social networking Web sites more safely
Microsoft Security
The Microsoft Security Centre has the latest security updates and information to help you keep your online experience enjoyable and trouble-free.
- Microsoft Security Homepage
- Security information for IT Professionals
- Security information for Developers
- Security information for small- and medium-sized businesses
- Security information for everyday Internet users
- Canadian regulations and Trustworthy Computing information
family safety contract
Safer Internet use begins with a conversation. Get started today with this safety contract for the whole family.
instructional safety videos
Learn how to help protect your children and computer from online threats with these helpful videos. Watch them all now.
more online safety links
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