Republic of the Philippines

NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE, NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION POLICE OFFICE
NORTHERN POLICE DISTRICT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF DISTRICT DIRECTORIAL STAFF
Tanigue Street corner Dagat-dagatan Ave., Caloocan City

ICTMS 230628-0001
MEMORANDUM

FOR : See Distribution

FROM : ACDDS/Compliance to Privacy Officer

SUBJECT : Cybersecurity Threat Feed I Children’s Online Safety

DATE : July 28, 2023

1. References:
a. Memorandum from AD, ITMS dated July 20, 2023 with subject same
as above; and

b. Memorandum from ACRS dated July 21, 2023, with subject same as
above.

2. The internet has become a vital aspect of everyone’s life, especially

youngsters, in this age of technology and internet connection. The internet provides
numerous chances for studying, playing, and socializing; nevertheless, it also brings
hazards and potential dangers that may have an influence on their well-being.

3. Children may unintentionally expose themselves to various risks if they

are not properly supervised by their parents or guardians, such as cyberbullying,
cyber predators, phishing schemes, malware, inappropriate content, privacy
problems, and disinformation.

4. In view of the foregoing, this office recommends the following to ensure

the online safety of their children and young family members:

a. Use Parental Control software to restrict inappropriate content, block

harmful websites, and monitor children’s behavior online;

b. Limit inappropriate internet access by setting boundaries on the types

of content children can access while browsing the internet;

c. Keep software and applications up-to-date to help reduce the risk of

security breaches and the potential exploitation of security flaws that
could compromise children’s online safety;

d. Educate children about the dangers in the cyber world by the informing
them about cyberbullying, online predators, phishing attempts, and the
importance of protecting personal information;

e. Emphasize the importance of not engaging in conversations or sharing

personal information with strangers;

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f. Encourage children to stand up against cyberbullying and not tolerate

any form of online harassment;

g. Educate children about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or

downloading files from unknown sources; and

h. Remind them that anything they post, online such as text, images,
videos or any other content, can be accessible to a wide audience and
can remain online indefinitely.

5. Relative thereto, you may visit https://itms.pnp.gov.ph to download learning

materials regarding cybersecurity under the computer security tab. Should you have
any inquiries or concerns, you may contact ISSD at 8723-0401 local 6546 or email at
issd.itms@pnp.gov.ph.

6. Further, cascade this to your personnel and submit your action taken to the
office of Information and Communication Technology Management Section, District
Operations and Plans Division (ICTMS-DOPD) together with your office/unit
certification in hard and softcopy with cover memorandum signed by the chief of your
office and forward through email address npdictmdd10@gmail.com NLT June 31,
2023, 3:00PM (Monday).

10. For strict compliance and preferential action.

EDILBERTO B PITALLANO
Police Colonel

Distribution:
D-Staff DSTS CAMANAVA CPS DSOU DACU DTU PSMS DESPO
DMFB DHSU DTOC DDEU DTPU DLO PIO DHRAO

Copy furnished
Command Group

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