Digital safety essentials for teachers and students
Everyone should be safe to study, discover and enjoy the internet
Know the facts
Is your best friend being cyberbullied? How do you know if something is fake news? Could you be an innocent victim of identity theft, a scam or a virus? This site shows you what to look out for and how to protect your stuff, your friends and your personal details online.
Protect your data
Is your password hello1234? Was that email a genuine password reset or a scam to steal your identity? Several studies have found that young people are often victims.
LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Don't put up with bullying behaviour
Is it an innocent comment? Or is it cyberbullying? Up to 34% of students experience cyberstalking, flaming, outing, trolling or impersonation on social media.1
HOW TO HANDLE CYBERBULLIES
Wise up to risky situations
Is it a good idea to send a nude picture of yourself? Should you believe everything you read online? Can you spot the signs that an adult is trying to ‘groom’ you?
KNOW THE RISKS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Be responsible for your actions
Should you dismiss someone because they disagree with you? How should you react if a post upsets you? Taking the Digital Civility Challenge can help you navigate online.
HOW TO BE A GOOD DIGITAL CITIZEN