www.cpanb-apcnb.ca Crime Prevention Association of NB Inc 13 Think about the negative and positive impacts of Internet use: We can learn and grow by using the Internet to understand the world, explore interests, and research information. The social part of the Internet allows youth to form online identities, changing how youth can be viewed and contacted. • Social Responsibility. Do I behave online as I do face-to-face? • Educational Uses. Am I using the Internet to better my education? • Forms of Communication. Do I communicate appropriately online? • Consequences and Crime. Do I understand that my actions online can have offline consequences? • Building Awareness. Do I use social media and the Internet to raise awareness around issues youth care about? STAY SAFE ONLINE • Privacy. Check and adjust privacy settings regularly to limit who can see and post on your profile(s). • Think Before You Post. Keep personal information private. Names, birth dates, ages, phone numbers, home addresses, birth places, maiden names, social insurance numbers, school names and sports teams can complete a puzzle of personal information when posted and shared online. • Savvy Shopping. Online shopping is fast and fun, but be careful about providing personal banking information. When using online services like PayPal, eBay and Craigslist, double check the web address to ensure you haven’t been directed to a phishing scam (a way of trying to get sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy source). Check for security features such as a security lock near the bottom of the web page and https:// in the URL. If you’re meeting with someone in person through one of these sites to purchase or sell an item, let an adult know so you can discuss safety issues, or have them accompany you. • No ID Required? Online gambling sites like e-casinos, card games, live bets and poker are popular among teens. These sites require you to be 18 or 19 years of age to play. Youth aged 13 to 19 can be held criminally responsible for activities related to online gambling. Online gambling can also lead to a potential gambling problem and a number of issues you may not have considered, like addiction, potential debt for you and your family, and fraud. www.bc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca NOTHING IS PRIVATE ONLINE continued
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