10 Tips for Safe Use of the Internet

For responsible use of the internet, it is advised:

1- Respect what other people are saying on social media, even if you do not agree with them.

2- Avoid sharing personal information like your address, phone number or bank details.

3- Be careful when buying something online. Only buy from trustworthy websites.

4- Be careful of anything that is free online. This could be a scam. Only download from websites that are trustworthy.

5- Remember even free downloads can cost you money because they use data/ airtime.

6- You can change the privacy settings on your social media platforms to help you control who sees your information and photos.

7- Don’t believe everything you read online the first time. Search for other trustworthy articles, websites or people to see what they are saying. Always seek reliable sources.

8- You have the right to privacy, and so do others. It is not okay to log into other people’s accounts or to use their phones or profiles without their permission.

9- Don’t spread rumors or post/share hurtful or embarrassing stories or photos.

10- Think twice before you click ‘send’, especially if you’re upset or angry. Once a photo or video is posted, it is hard to control what happens to it and who sees it.