General cybersafety and security
These articles are arranged according to the date they were published, with the most recent at the top. Browse through the summaries and select the title of the article to read more.
The Evolution to Cybercitizenship
Liz Butterfield talks about the trend of younger and younger children utilising the internet and the concern that many of these young people do not have the skills to identify and manage risk effectively.
By Liz Butterfield for Children (Children's Commission Newsletter), October 2007
Should my child have a mobile phone?
Nathan Gaunt provides information to help parents and caregivers decide whether their child should have a mobile phone.
By Nathan Gaunt for Children (Children's Commission Newsletter), April 2005
Of digital-birds and cyber-bees: having the 'cybersafety talk' with your child
Some important pointers and suggestions for people facing the prospect of having a 'birds & bees' conversation about the Internet and associated technologies with younger folk.
By Nathan Gaunt for Children (Children's Commission Newsletter), December 2004
Cybersafety Downunder - New Zealand's NetSafe programme
Liz Butterfield explains NZ's NetSafe Programme which offers a holistic approach to the safe integration of communication and technologies, dealing with issues ranging from child safety online, to information security for businesses.
By Liz Butterfield for IMIS Journal December 2004
Teenagers and cyberspace - education to minimize risks
This article outlines the risks facing teenagers in online environments today and suggests that children receive cybersafety to prepare them for the reality of what and who they may encounter in cyberspace.
By Liz Butterfield for the Auckland City publication Catalyst June 2003
Reaching the youngest and most vulnerable online
This article focuses on the increasing number of cyberliterate children (under 10years of age) and the risks and education strategies for this specific age group.
By Liz Butterfield for the Auckland City publication Catalyst March 2004
The role of an acceptable use policy
With an incident of deliberate misuse, the response is much more straightforward if there is a clear policy, rigorous enforcement of that policy and a good incident response plan that supports that policy. This article centres on the role of an acceptable use policy for work places.
By Liz Butterfield for the Auckland City publication Catalyst 2004
Cyberbullying
This article looks how technologies have been used to cyberbully and some of the ways that the technologies intensify the problem.
By Liz Butterfield for the Auckland City publication Catalyst 2004
Problematic Internet or mobile phone use - restoring a healthy balance
Looks at the problem of 'addiction' or overuse of the internet and cybertechnologies including some ideas for parents/caregivers who have concerns about their children.
By Liz Butterfield for the Auckland City publication Catalyst 2004
Chat, email and text: the social world of the Internet and mobile phones
Risks involved in chat (Instant Messaging, Internet Relay Chat, email etc) and texting environments and strategies for safe use these communication technologies.
By Liz Butterfield for the Auckland City publication Catalyst 2004
NetSafe - Education about safety and security online
Looks at safety and security online by examining chat environments, online sexual predators, the use of online cameras, cyber-harassment, 'addiction' to the internet, scams, gambling, legal and illegal pornography, hacking and copyright issues.
By Liz Butterfield for NewZealand Security Magazine 2004
The NetSafe Conference 2003 - NZ hosts landmark event
Summary of the landmark NetSafe Conference 2003.
By Liz Butterfield for the Auckland City publication Catalyst September 2003
NetSafe: The New Zealand Model for Internet (ICT) Safety Education- PDF format (155Kb)
Details the growth and development of the NetSafe - Internet Safety Group Programme. By Liz Butterfield for presentation at the Australia Online Conference in December, 2002.
How Community Groups Can Establish Safe Internet Environments
How community groups can establish safe internet environments.
Offering Internet access is a serious responsibility as an unsafe Internet environment can put community group workers (and clients) at real risk. Read more to find out how Community Groups can establish a cybersafe environment.
By Liz Butterfield for presentation at DIA Flaxroots Technology Conference 2002.
Children, Young People and the Internet
Find out about some of the opportunities and risks emerging with internet use in schools and a few simple interventions available to help keep our children safe on the Net.
By Liz Butterfield and Howard Broad for Social Work Now.
Click here to take a look at some other NetSafe articles.
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