1. Six Things to Remember for Web Safety

2. Remember: Some people lie. Grandma might see your posting.
Strangers can find you using the information you share.
It’s not your fault if you receive inappropriate material.
Rules from “real life” apply.
Your parents care and want you safe.

3. (1)
Some people lie.

4. Think you know that cute boy you’ve been instant messaging for hours?

5. He may be lying about who he is.

6. Meet James David Carol, age 51.

7. Convicted in California after attempting to meet a 14-year-old for sex.

8. Never agree to meet an online friend without your parents’ knowledge.
The biggest danger to your safety is getting together with someone you “met” online.
You can never be positive that people you meet online are who they say they are.
Discuss all your meeting plans with your
parents.

9. (2) Your grandma might see the photos you post.

10. Really embarrassing.

11. Never post anything on the Web that you wouldn’t want the whole world to see or know.

12. Anyone Can See and Read What You Post:
Friends
Teachers
Your mom and dad
Coaches
Your future boss
Scholarship Committees
Your chosen college
Neighbors
People from church

13. Think before you upload.
Any information
posted on the Web
can last FOREVER.
This includes photos, videos, blogs, etc.

14. (3) Strangers can find you based on what you share online.

15. Never Share Personal Information Online:
Photos
Name
Address
Schools you attend
Names of your school teams
Cell and home phone numbers
Names of malls near your home
Where you work
Any very private information (e.g. discussion of sex)

16. Keep your private information private.
Protect
your
friends
and family.
Keep their information private, too.

17. Never open e-mail from strangers or click on any attachments.

18. Don’t reply to unknown screen names on Instant Messenger.

19. Don’t use your Web camera with strangers.

20. if you get a message that makes you feel uncomfortable.
(4)
It isn’t your fault
if you get a message that
makes you feel uncomfortable.

21. If you get a message that is hostile or inappropriate, don’t respond.
Instead, show the message to your parents or trusted adult to see if there is anything that can be done to put a stop to it.

22. Reasonable limits can help keep you safe.
(5)
Your parents want you to be safe. Communicating with your parents doesn’t mean you have to give up your privacy.
Reasonable limits can help keep you safe.

23. Talk with Your Parents About Ground Rules for Going Online
This includes:
when you can go online
how long you can stay online
what you can do online.

24. (6) Rules from “real life” apply.

25. Rules from “real life” apply:
Courtesy
Kindness
Modesty
Dignity
Respect for the law
Respect for others

26. Find the “good” online Good friends Good Web sites Good games
---- and enjoy!

27. For more info on Web Safety, go to

28. Office of the Minnesota Attorney General
Acknowledgements:
Office of the Minnesota Attorney General