internet safety. what is the internet?? formerly referred to as arpanet (advanced research projects...
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INTERNET SAFETY INTERNET SAFETY
What Is The Internet??What Is The Internet?? Formerly referred to as ARPANET (Advanced Research
Projects Agency Network), the internet was created in 1969. The U.S. Department of Defense created a decentralized network of computers that would stay connected in the event of a nuclear strike during the Cold War by being “self healing”. Other networks were connected to the ARPANET until it became “The Internet”.
The World Wide Web was created in 1991. It refers to all publicly available websites which is just one part of the Internet. However, it is the one we hear about the most.
The InternetThe Internet One of the biggest draws of the internet is anonymity. On line chat rooms and personal websites are providing
youth with the tools to potentially intimidate and make life miserable for others. This includes someone gaining access to your computer, your webcam and microphone to invade your privacy.
Common sense goes a long way when utilizing your computer and using the Internet.
Dangers of the InternetDangers of the Internet
Cyber BullyingFraudTheftIdentity theftCriminal harassmentUttering threatsVictim of a predator
What is Bullying?What is Bullying?
Bullying = Abusing
Bullying occurs when someone repeatedly and on purpose hurts, abuses or harasses another person.
Cyber BullyingCyber Bullying
The use of information technology such as e-mail, chat rooms, instant messenger, and web sites to support deliberate, repeated, or abusive behavior.
Messages can be sent to a large number of people very quickly.
Particularly problematic because the bully thinks he or she can be anonymous.
Cyber Bullying & the LawCyber Bullying & the Law
Criminal Code of Canada…
States that it is a crime to communicate repeatedly with someone if your communication causes them to fear for their own safety or the safety of others…..
Uttering threats & the LawUttering threats & the Law
Criminal Code of Canada…
States that it is a crime to knowingly, in any manner, conveys or cause any person to receive a threat to cause death or bodily harm to any person, destroy or damage property that causes them to fear for their own safety or the safety of others...
Why is the net so attractive ?Why is the net so attractive ?
Access to the internet is relatively unrestricted
Online activities have by and large been unregulated
Size of the internet-limitless population of potential targets
Because of this, it is relatively easy for criminals to maintain their anonymity
Has This Ever Happened To Has This Ever Happened To You?You?
Have you ever been sent an e-mail that seems more like it’s for an adult than for you?
Has anyone ever sent you something on the computer that made you feel bad or uncomfortable?
Have you ever been threatened in an e-mail or in a chat room?
Chat StatisticsChat Statistics More than 40% of youth have said they have met
someone new on-line who asked for personal information
46% of youth ages 9-17 have received unwanted sexual comments
Only 24% say they talk to their parents about what they do online
25% of Canadian youth have been asked to meet in person someone they’ve only met online – 15% of them have gone to meet them in person and -20% of these went alone!! (2001 Media Awareness Network Survey)
ProtectionProtection Protect your identity The name you use online doesn’t have to reveal
anything about the real you (gender-neutral screen name)
It works the other way as well…you don’t know who you are talking to either
You should ALWAYS assume that whoever is on the other end of the computer is a stranger
Keep your passwords private
Rules For Online SafetyRules For Online Safety
DO talk to your parents or teacher so that rules for going online are clearly understood
DO NOT give out personal information like your address, telephone number, school, or your real name
DO NOT ever agree to get together with someone you ‘meet’ online
DO look for a chat-room that has a moderator
Rules con’t…Rules con’t…
DO NOT post (upload) pictures of yourself or send anyone a picture of yourself
DO NOT download pictures from an unknown source
DO NOT respond to chain letters DO NOT give out your internet password to
anyone, even your best friends, other than your parents
DO change your password regularly
And……And……
NEVER respond to messages that make you feel uncomfortable
Tell your parents or teacher right away!
Cyber Tip WebsiteCyber Tip Website
You can report anything that involves child pornography or exploitation to the CyberTip line by visiting their web site at www.cybertip.ca or calling
1-866-658-9022
Safety SitesSafety Sites
www.internet101.ca
www.safeteens.com
www.netsafekids.org
www.getnetwise.org
www.bewebaware.ca
Thank YouThank You
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Phone: 975-8395