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Leaving a Safe Online Footprint

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Leaving a Safe Online Footprint

You can be careful with your digital footprint by following some simple steps.

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Communication

  • Keep communications polite and sensible.
    • Treat others as you would want to be treated.
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Embarrassing content

  • Do not post embarrassing photographs or videos of yourself or others online.
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Dealing with upsetting content

  • If you see something rude or upsetting, do not respond.
  • Save upsetting messages and show a trusted adult.
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Looking after your accounts

  • Never let anyone use your password.
  • Always log off so nobody can pretend to be you.

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