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Kids – Practice Safe Behavior Online

Never give out any personal information over the internet including:

Never share other information that can be used to identify you such as:

Where you go to school
Where you are going to be, or usually hang out (Mall, Park, etc.)
Where your parents work
Landmarks around your house (I live by...)
Similar information about friends or family
Never agree to meet & greet offline - period.
If you receive an E-mail from someone you do not know, don't open it - ask a trusted adult for help.
Never fill out membership forms without your parents or the lab supervisor's permission.
Chat rooms are like shouting on the Internet. Even if you are talking with someone you know from school, others are watching and listening, so don't use personal information or discuss specific plans on the Internet.
Be Respectful and polite. The Internet is a community much like your neighborhood. Don't be mean or rude on the Internet.
When you see anything on the Internet that makes you feel weird, sad, or uncomfortable, turn off the monitor (do not delete the message) and tell your parents or the lab supervisor immediately - they can respond accordingly or call the police.
If someone tries to share personal information with you or asks you to reveal any type of personal information, Turn off the monitor (do not delete the message) and tell your parents or the lab supervisor immediately - they can respond accordingly or call the police