1. Online Reputation A guide for children aged 7+
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2. What is an Online Reputation?
How other people think or feel about you because of what they see about you online. 
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3. Online Reputation
When you do anything online you leave a 'digital footprint'- Information about you that other people can see by simply searching for your name
If you use the internet a lot you may leave behind a lot of details about you like photos, videos, comments, your address or other contacts details. 
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4. Why should I care what information about me is online?
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Why should I care what information about me is online?
Personal information, including photos or videos may end up in the wrong hands. A hacker or cyberbully could use your information to pretend to be you.
They may do things that could get you in trouble, like sign up to things using your address, write comments as if they are you or post photos of you without your permission using your social media accounts
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5. How could my personal information being on the internet affect me?
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How could my personal information being on the internet affect me?
Your school, future employer or any clubs you belong to may find your language, photos or videos offensive or unsuitable:
You could be suspended or expelled from school
You could be dismissed from a job in the future
If you are a part of any clubs or hobbies they may not want you as a member anymore
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6. What could my digital footprint reveal about me?
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What could my digital footprint reveal about me?
Depending on your security settings all kinds of information could be publicly available, including:
Your link to family members
Photos of you
Videos of you
Things you have looked at
Memberships/subscription you have to sites
Posts you have published on your own social media accounts
Comments you have made on other people’s social media accounts
Name
Address
School
Telephone number
Home address
Descriptions of you  from sites you are a member of
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7. Why does my online reputation matter to me?
Like a tattoo, your online reputation can be long-lasting and is usually permanent. Can you see a situation where it could have a negative impact on your life now or in the future? 
Friends
Family Impact
School
Career
Wrong /bad impressions of you
Breaking rules set at home resulting in punishment
Getting in trouble or even expelled
Stop you from getting an interview or job
You may experience cyberbullying
Putting yourself or your family in danger
Teachers may form wrong or bad impressions of you
Dismissal from a future job
You may become the cyberbully (with or without realising it)
Affecting your family’s reputation with friends, co-workers or employers
Teachers may report you to your parents
Impact on your relationship with co-workers or clients
Remember: It’s not just you and your friends who can see what you post!
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8. What can I do to protect my online reputation?
The internet can be a useful resource and a lot of fun but always apply some common sense and some basic steps to protect yourself​
THINK 
Is it kind? 
Is it necessary? 
Is it disrespectful to someone else?
How does it make me look? 
Could it be misunderstood?
Is anger causing me to write something I will later regret?
Is there a chance I might not always feel this way?
Who else can see this?
Will it get me into trouble? 
Anything you view or search for is usually available for all to see
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9. What can I do to protect my online reputation?
The internet can be a useful resource and a lot of fun but always apply some common sense and some basic steps to protect yourself
ACT
Set strong privacy settings and passwords
Delete any past comments, photos or videos you have since realised you don’t want public
Do not share your passwords 
Use a search engine like Google to find your name – delete anything you don’t want public
If you don’t know how to remove information or change your privacy settings, ask an adult
Only visit pages you're happy for ANYONE to know about– your history is always recorded
Parents and schools monitor internet use. Only post what you're happy for them to see!
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10. Have fun!... But stay safe online
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Have fun!...
But stay
safe online
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