Welcome to NetSafe
Nau mai, haere mai...
Welcome to NetSafe, the website of the Internet Safety Group of New Zealand (ISG).
- NetSafe Conference 08: Cybercitizens: Risks, Rights, and Responsibilities of Participation in the Information Age.
This conference aims to consider a range of topics relating to the concepts of cybercitizenry and cybersafety. We seek papers, presentations, and workshops on a broad range of topics related to the risks, rights to safety, and responsibilities of citizens in the information age. The conference is also hosting the International Project on Cyberbullying Conference.
For more information please visit the conference website
- New ‘Cybercitizenship Pathway’ for teaching online safety and security
NetSafe has just launched a ‘Cybercitizenship Pathway’ to help teachers integrate online safety and security education into their classroom programmes. The pathway is the first of its kind in New Zealand , providing suggested activities across a range of curriculum areas, and reflecting the national curricula for early childhood and primary and high school levels. Click here to find out more…
Many Kiwis currently use dating websites and other online forums like Facebook.com to meet prospective partners and dates. NetSafe has some tips and ideas for keeping online dating (and any offline meetings) as safe as possible. Click here to read more...
- Hector's World™ launched new resources at Parliament
Hector's World has launched new versions of the Hector's World Safety Button™ and a stunning new poster of Hector and his friends. The new buttons include a deluxe XP version with character, language and accessibility options. There is also a Vista version that integrates into the Parental Controls section of any version of Vista system with that feature. A simple XP version is available for Windows 2000 to XP machines and a Mac OS10 version is in development. The new posters have been mailed out to every primary school and registered early childhood service in the country. Click here to read more information about the buttons. Media releases on the launch of the new Hector's World™ poster and buttons are also available in our News section.
- NetSafe providing support on Bebo
NetSafe has recently launched a page on the popular social networking site, Bebo, to provide fast and accurate cybersafety information to young New Zealanders. Click here to be taken to the page, or here to read information about it in our Young Adult’s section.
- Does your community group have internet access or use mobile phones?
Community groups are increasingly utilising ICT in their work. Does your current communications infrastructure adequately protect the information stored on it? Establishing a cybersafety framework within your organisation can help keep your staff, clients and equipment safe. NetSafe now has a use agreement template available for community groups which will help ensure that all who use your centre's ICT are aware of their responsibilities and obligations. Click here to find out more . . .
- Staff Cybersafety Use Agreements now available for businesses
NetSafe has developed a generic Staff Cybersafety Use Agreement for businesses to personalise and distribute to their personnel. These agreements help increase the security of your communications system by ensuring that staff are aware of their obligations and responsibilities, and the possible consequences of a cybersafety breach. Click here to find out more . . .
You can email NetSafe from any page of this website. Enjoy your visit and return soon. There is new material added to the NetSafe website every week.
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