Online Resources
Personal GDPR TIPS
Not all Cookies are good :Check what Cookies you are agreeing to and opt for the Minimum amount of cookie to operate the sight where possible.
Data protection hygiene : You are your own brand . “There’s a reason your company has a computer use policy”.
Hackers Dream .Do not use the same password ,change email addresses / Password regularly.
One Email doesn’t fit all ,Have different email for different uses ie banking, Friends, Social media
Data breach checking sight www.haveibeenpwned.com
Family Online Safety Tips
Have a Family contract :How, who , where devises can be used .
Take time to understand your child’s computer game : What additional functions are there .
Have clear boundaries : Time limits but do understand that they are playing a game .
Addictions to computer games is a real thing.( Go to WWW.AKALIFECOACHING.COM )
Keep talking :Have a dialogue about what is happening and who your child is talking to .
Take the quiz with your child (www.akalifecoaching.com )
Know the age restrictions ( Do you know the age restriction on social media)
Have parent controls - but be aware YouTube can show children how to take them off.
Family Online Safety Tips
Beware when your child is sharing devices with adults , the search history may not be for children’s eyes.
What additional functions are there : Are there chat rooms
Revenge porn is a thing ( ensure that children know that any indecent image send or resend of someone under 18 is a criminal offence, even if the child is under 18.
Report concern to CEOP ( grooming , self harm groups etc)https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
Be aware of Parents own patterns - are you using your phone at dinner time
Building a relationship Your child is not a lodger
Have a Fun together: there are some great games for learning