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Facebook facial recognition a threat to privacy

The idea of Facebook creating a huge, photo-searchable database is troubling.

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Talk about computer safety

Advice and tips on computer safety and malicious software.

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European Online Grooming Project

European researchers are working to improve understanding of online abuse.

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Bathing suit pictures and online image publishing

Some issues to consider before publishing images of children in their swimwear.

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What to do if…?

Try Kids and Media's points of conversation on safe use of digital media, suitable for a conversation between parents and their child or teenager.

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Teach your children source evaluation

As a parent, you have a unique opportunity to teach your children a healthy critical sense.

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Is it ok for children to be on Facebook?

“The child’s level of maturity, as well as the level of support and participation from the parents, are decisive factors.”

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No Facebook for the President’s children

First lady Michelle Obama told NBC's Today show that her daughters are not on Facebook. Read why Kids and Media supports the decision.

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Google Family Safety Centre

Did you know that Google offers several tools to ensure that all users have a safe online experience?

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Safer Internet Day

Tuesday, 8 February is Safer Internet Day 2011. Read Kids and Media’s advice on how to keep your children safe online.

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New Facebook security feature

Now you can prevent hackers and spies from compromising your Facebook account. Learn how to enable the feature.

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How to set up Google SafeSearch preferences

Learn how to filter search results and block inappropriate web pages.

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CEOP’s top tips to stop online child abuse

CEOP offers useful advice for parents and children on how to stay safe online.

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What are Social Learning Networks?

Have you read Kids and Media’s blogs?

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Things to talk about if your children get digital Christmas presents

Read Kids and Media's tips.

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‘Digital Parenting' magasine

A new magasine from Vodafone is designed to help parents get involved with their children’s digital world.

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How to make YouTube safe for children

Kids and Media gives you three simple tips to make Youtube safer for children.

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Privacy tip: Try the “super-logoff”

Some young, privacy-minded Facebook users deactivate their accounts every time they leave the site.

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7 things to know about Facebook

Useful information and tips on how to keep your children safe on Facebook.

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Tips for safe tweeting

Twitter provides an easy way to share and find instantly updated information. However, make sure to take the right security precautions.

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Online Summer Safety Tips

How do you keep young children and teenagers safe online during the summer holidays?

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Instant messaging tips

Instant messaging is a safe form of communication, if you adhere to some simple rules.

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Tips on safe use of social games

The merging of social networks and games is becoming increasingly widespread. The Austrian Awareness Centre has compiled some great tips for parents regarding the safe use of Social Games.

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Protect your children from online predators

The anonymity of the Internet means that trust and intimacy can develop quickly online. Predators often take advantage of this. Learn how to protect your children.

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Unwanted photos on Facebook

Many parents see photos of their children on Facebook that they want to remove. What can you do?

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Secure your wireless network

With a wireless network, you are no longer tied to your desk. However, be aware that there are some risks involved.

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Netiquette

All Internet users should know the unwritten rules for good online behaviour. Kids and Media is here to help you.

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10 rules for Internet use

If children are to use the Internet unsupervised, an agreement or set of rules should be made in dialogue with the children.

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Advice on YouTube

Did you know that YouTube is only intended for children over 13? Read Kids and Media's advice on how to relate to the popular website.

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Teach children a healthy critical sense

Good advice on how to help children assess information and relate to hateful messages.

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Online Gaming

Useful information to keep your children safe when they’re playing online.

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Protect your computer

Find out how you can prevent viruses, worms and trojan horses from causing great damage.

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Advice about passwords

It’s important to teach children to create strong passwords, and to keep them secret.

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Advice about children and web cameras

Here is some good advice to those who have children and a webcam at home.

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Blogging

Blog is short for ”Web log” and is a personal diary on the Internet. Blogging is very popular amongst children and young people, and many blog without their parent’s knowledge.

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Facebook is not suitable for children

Facebook has a 13-year age limit but many children younger than this wish to be part of the online community...

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Bullying: Teenagers’ best advice for parents

Emil Gukild (17) and Ludvik Roksvåg (16) are two of the actors in the informational movies made by the Norwegian “Use your head” campaign, related to cyber bullying. Read their best tips for parents.

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Protect your private life on the Internet

Internet groups are usually harmless in nature, but there is a possible risk factor when it comes to the use of personal information.

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What to do if your child is being bullied

What can you as a parent do to prevent your child from being bullied online?

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Good advice on pictures on the Internet

It’s common to publish pictures online, technically it’s simple but it’s not always a good idea. We recommend that parents talk with their children about sharing pictures of themselves online.

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Children and chatting

Wise parents can make sure that their children are chatting safely online. Here are some points for parents on safe chatting.

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Tips for parents on safe net use

Children need adults, even online. Parents have a unique chance to give children good attitudes and safe limits around their net use. Read Kids and Media’s advice for parents.

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