Online Safety

6th grade

Rules to know

Protect your privacyProtect your passwordProtect the privacy of othersBeware of contests, clubs, prizes, & giftsBeware of strangersDon’t break the lawPractice Netiquette

Protect your privacy

People that you meet online are strangersNever tell anyone private information about yourselfDon’t use your real name - invent a nickname*

Protect your privacy 2

Don’t give out your address or phone numberDon’t tell your age or where you go to schoolDon’t tell where or when you’re going on vacationNever send your picture

Protect your password

Passwords should be very privateDon’t tell them to anyone, not even your best friendDon’t use something obvious:– Name– Address– Phone number– Birthday– BE UNIQUE

Change your password often

Protect the privacy of others

Never give out private information about your family or friendsNever tell anyone where your parents workNever give private numbers to anyone

Protect the privacy of others 2

Never tell anyone the real names of your friends or where they liveNever enter the email or text files of anyone else without permission

Beware of contests and…

Check with a trusted adult before…– Entering a contest– Joining a club– Accepting a prize or gift– Purchasing anything– Creating a myspace or other social

networking account

You could be sharing private information without meaning to.

Why do they need to know?

Register to “use” this siteJust because they ask doesn’t mean you have to tell

Beware of Strangers

People you meet online are always strangers!Never agree to meet with a stranger in personNever agree to speak on the phone

Beware of Strangers 2

Never send your pictureNever let anyone send a picture to youIf a stranger is asking you to meet them, to call them or to send a picture, DON’T WAIT--Tell a parent right away!

Don’t break the law

Never let anyone talk you into breaking the lawNever send hateful or threatening emailNever use someone else’s passwords

Don’t break the law 2

Never try to access other computersNever copy and use commercial software or music files

Practice “Netiquette”

Treat others with courtesy and respectDon’t use nasty languageDon’t be cruel

Practice “Netiquette” 2

Don’t spread rumors or liesDon’t SHOUTDon’t hold down the enter key when you’re not sending a message

Choose a screen name wisely

Don’t use one that indicates “boy” or “girl”Don’t use one that has sexual or drug related connotations. If you “know” what it means, then it’s a sure thing that someone else will too.

Other “Stuff”

Never answer a message that makes you feel uncomfortable or badShow weird messages to a parent or adult right awayDon’t get suckered into a “cyberfight”Remember, you always have the power to leave

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