THE ONLINE DO’S AND

DON’TS FOR SAFETY

Learning Objectives:

 To apply the principles of the online do’s and

don’ts in everyday activities while interacting
online.
 Use the internet responsibly and
respect others privacy.
 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.
 
 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 in case they carry viruses,
always scan the program first.
 Use anti-virus software and make
sure to renew regularly.
 Keep a record of all online
transactions made and check your
bank account regularly.
 Don’t give out personal information
online.
 Don’t arrange to meet people you've
met online by yourself, inform an
adult or a friend and never meet
them alone.
 Don’t give your password to anyone
and never use the same password
continuously
  Don’t copy information from the
internet and attempt to redistribute
it. 
 If you do copy a book, or music files
you must get permission from the
author or composer first.
  Don't open or download any
attachments from an unknown
source as they may contain viruses.
 Don’t fill out any surveys online that
ask for your personal details or bank
details.
  Don't let web browsers remember
your username and password as this
could leave you open to being
hacked.
REFERENCES:

 https://
sites.google.com/site/cleverclassroomhelpers/internet-safety/the-do-s-and-dont-s-of-the-int
ernet
 https://
www.childnet.com/blog/online-etiquette-or-netiquette-the-dos-and-donts-of-online-commu
nication-