DO'S AND DON'TS OF THE INTERNET


We all know that everything has an advantage and disadvantage, so here we are going to talk about the internet do’s and don’ts.
DO’S
  • Use the internet responsibly and respect others privacy - don't log in as someone else to read their emails or mess with their online profiles. 
  • Use the internet to keep in contact with friends and family 
  • Look up information on the internet as part of school work and for leisure
  • Tell someone if you are being bullied online and make sure to include symbols and numbers when making a password so that it will be harder to crack.
  • Be careful when downloading programs from the internet incase they carry viruses, always scan the program first.
  • Use an alias as your user name if you use chat room sites
  • Use chatroom sites that are public, monitored and are childfriendly.
  • Use anti-virus software and make sure to renew regularly.
  • keep a record of all online transactions made and check your bank account regularly.
  • There is always a block button involved.
DON’T
  • Don't let web browsers remember your username and password as this could leave you open to being hacked
  • Give out personal information online
  • Arrange to meet people you've met online by yourself, inform an adult or a friend and never meet them alone.
  • Give your password to anyone and never use the same password continuously
  • Copy information from the internet and attempt to redistribute it.  If you do copy a book, or music files you must get permission for the author or composer first.
  • Don't open or down load any attachments from an unknown source as they may contain viruses.
  • Fill out any surveys online that ask for your personal details or bank details.

                                                                                                                                  -Anonymous

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