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12 Online Safety Commandments
- Remember: people may not be who, or how old they say they are
- Never disclose identifying details
- Only message (eg. MSN) people already known in the real world
- Never reply to cyber-bullying: block the sender, save the evidence, and tell a trusted adult.
- Don’t spend time on websites that make you feel bad about yourself
- Set social networking profiles to “private” – and be careful who is added as a “friend”
- Set internet security settings as high possible
- Never do anything online that could jeopardise your education or your career, or lead to a criminal record
- Think of yourself as a role model: what might happen if a much younger child saw your on line profile?
- Never respond to spam e mails, dubious competitions or chain letters
- Don’t spend too much time online: have “real-world” friends and interests, too
- Pray regularly that God will bless and protect your time on line
From: Nicola David: ‘World of danger behind the bedroom door’ Church Times 22 February 2008
Nicola David is the author of Staying Safe Online, Grove Books 2007
Nicola David is the author of Staying Safe Online, Grove Books 2007

