Online Safety

Using computers and similar devices to go online has made everyday activities much quicker and easier. However, there are risks associated with going online. Here you will find details of some of the risks and safety issues which you may come across, along with guidance on what to do if you are affected.

Hate Content
Whilst the internet enables us to communicate quickly, easily and with a wide group of people at the same time, it also makes it easier to spread hateful op...
Tue, 15 Jun, 2021 at 4:21 PM
Abuse
Social media has made it very easy for us to communicate quickly and easily with family, friends and acquaintances, as well as sharing experiences and letti...
Wed, 10 Jun, 2020 at 1:05 PM
Cyberbullying & Cyberstalking
Cyberbullying can occur only online, or as part of more general bullying. Cyberbullies may be people who are known to you, or they may be anonymous.  ...
Thu, 30 Jun, 2022 at 12:40 PM
Privacy & Passwords
Privacy Maintaining privacy whilst online is essential to avoid identity theft and fraud. However, there is likely also personal information about you whic...
Tue, 19 Jul, 2022 at 10:54 AM
Spam and Scam Emails (Phishing)
Email is a powerful communication tool, and often used by companies to inform you about their latest products and services. It is also frequently used to ...
Thu, 30 Jun, 2022 at 12:55 PM
Malware
What is Malware? A virus is a file written with the sole intention of doing harm, or for criminal activity. There are many types of virus. Viruses and spyw...
Wed, 10 Jun, 2020 at 1:06 PM
Radicalisation
How is someone radicalised? Radicalisation by extremist groups or individuals can be perpetrated via several means: face-to-face by peers, in organised gro...
Wed, 10 Jun, 2020 at 1:06 PM
Identity Theft
What is Identity theft? Identity theft is a method used to carry out criminal activity, involving unauthorised use of your name and personal details to eit...
Thu, 30 Jun, 2022 at 12:58 PM
Chatrooms, Social Media, and Trolling
Chatrooms Chatrooms are virtual places on the Internet where people can get together and ‘talk’ using text.   Because the presence of such a large online...
Tue, 21 Jul, 2020 at 4:04 PM
Useful Links (Online Safety, Privacy, and Data Protection)
For more information and further guidance regarding online safety:   https://www.getsafeonline.org/ https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/11_18/   www.ncsc.g...
Tue, 10 Oct, 2023 at 3:43 PM