Online Safety

Computing: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.3.3

Protecting Yourself Online

The Internet provides wonderful opportunities, but there are also risks. You need to know how to protect yourself online.

Don't share personal information

Don't share personal information

  • You should NOT share all your personal information on the internet.
  • Some people can use your personal information in harmful ways.
Your personal information

Your personal information

  • Your personal information includes:
  • your name
  • where you live
  • your school
  • your photographs and videos
More personal information

More personal information

  • Your personal information includes:
  • your email address
  • your phone number
  • your bank account details
  • anything else that can identify you
If in doubt, ask an adult

If in doubt, ask an adult

  • Never share your personal information online.
  • Always ask an adult you trust if someone asks for your details.
  • Do the same if a website wants your information or you feel worried.

Test yourself on Online Safety

  • Why should you be careful about sharing personal information online?

  • Which of these is an example of personal information?

  • When should you share your personal information online?

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