Developing Digital Citizens

 

Digital Safety Plan

The internet is a great place to learn, connect with friends, and have fun. And while we all enjoy spending time online, we need to make sure that we’re being safe too. Just as there are rules we follow in the real world to keep us safe – like looking both ways before crossing a street – there are also rules that we can follow to stay safe online. That’s what cyber safety is all about!

Be secure, not social. Information about your health, such as physical or mental illness and medications, is private information that you should only share with your doctor and your parents or guardians. 

Don’t share this information online or on social media. 

 Protect your browsing history. Whenever you use the internet to research a health problem, always turn on private browsing and use ad-blocking software to prevent websites or internet browsers from accessing your data. Use personal devices only. Do not use a public computer or other device (including one owned by your school) to research your health conditions or access your online medical records.