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VICTORIA - The Internet and social media sites are great ways for families to stay connected. But do you know how to navigate through the risks online to keep your family safe?

During Crime Prevention Week (Nov. 1-7), the B.C. government is reminding parents of the need to be aware of what to watch out for when their kids are on the Internet - viewing inappropriate material, sexual exploitation and cyberbullying, as well as frauds and scams. Instilling real-world judgement and online etiquette in your kids can go a long way in keeping your whole family safe.

Internet and social media safety tips:

  • Think twice before posting information and/or photographs. Once online, information is out of your control and cannot be retracted.
  • Talk to kids about the dangers of sharing excessive information. If advertising that a family is on holiday by writing on the front door or living room window is not okay, why put that type of information online for the world to see?
  • Signing a child up to a site before they reach the user age outlined by the site is a violation of the Terms of Service. Lying about an age can result in your child receiving advertisements directed to an older audience.
  • Remind youth that cyberbullies feed on negativity. The best way to make cyberbullying stop is to ignore the online bullying environment and report it in the real world to school or authorities.
  • Parents shouldn't be afraid to venture into social media. You may want to take this on with your kids and learn together how to navigate the content safely. This will help you get to know what your kids are doing online.
  • Encourage online etiquette and instill best-time practices with youth. Encourage "cool-down" times and putting away devices when opportunities for family time arise.
  • Don't make your passwords obvious and change them frequently.

For more information, visit: http://www.bccpa.org/index.htm

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Government Communications and Public Engagement
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250 356-6961

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Sur Internet : sécurité d'abord

VICTORIA - Internet et les médias sociaux sont d'excellents moyens pour les familles de communiquer et de rester branchés. Mais savez-vous vraiment comment naviguer dans les méandres de la grande toile pour garder votre famille en sécurité?

Au cours de la semaine de prévention de la criminalité (du 1er au 7 novembre 2012), le gouvernement de la Colombie-Britannique rappelle aux parents la nécessité d'être attentifs à ce qu'il faut surveiller lorsque leurs enfants naviguent dans Internet - sites inappropriés, exploitation sexuelle et cyberintimidation, fraudes et escroqueries de toutes sortes. Outiller vos enfants d'un bon jugement et leur apprendre la nétiquette peut contribuer grandement à la sécurité de toute la famille.

Quelques conseils de sécurité pour l'utilisation d'Internet et des médias sociaux

  • Pensez-y à deux fois avant de publier de l'information ou des photos sur le Web. Une fois l'information mise en ligne, vous n'en avez plus le contrôle et ne pourrez pas l'en retirer.
  • Parlez aux enfants des risques de partager une trop grande quantité d'informations. Si afficher sur la porte d'entrée ou dans la fenêtre que toute la famille est partie en vacances est à proscrire, pourquoi faire de même sur le Web pour que tout le monde le sache?
  • Inscrire un enfant dans un site Web avant qu'il ait l'âge requis pour y entrer contrevient aux conditions d'utilisation qui le régissent. En mentant sur son âge, votre enfant pourrait recevoir des messages destinés à un auditoire plus âgé.
  • Rappelez aux enfants que les cyberintimidateurs carburent à la négativité. Le meilleur moyen de faire cesser la cyberintimidation est de quitter l'environnement virtuel hostile et de signaler la situation dans le monde bien réel, à l'école ou aux autorités.
  • Les parents ne devraient pas avoir peur d'intervenir dans les médias sociaux. Vous pouvez le faire avec vos enfants et apprendre ensemble comment naviguer dans ces sites en toute sécurité. Cela vous aidera aussi à avoir l'œil sur ce que font vos enfants sur le Web.
  • Encouragez la nétiquette et apprenez aux jeunes à adopter des pratiques optimales. Favorisez les périodes " sans écran " et fermez les ordinateurs et autres appareils lorsque vous disposez d'un peu de temps à passer en famille.
  • N'utilisez pas de mots de passe trop évidents et changez-les régulièrement.

Pour en savoir plus, consultez : http://www.bccpa.org/index.htm

Renseignements :

Communications gouvernementales et Engagements publics
Ministry of Justice
250 356-6961

https://news.gov.bc.ca/03061

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