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As people get used to being home during the COVID-19 lockdown, our devices and the internet will play a big role in keeping us connected …

Netsafe has launched the ‘Stay Connected, Stay Safe’ education campaign to help people have better online experiences during lockdown.  #stayconnectedstaysafe encourages people to use and …

TikTok is one of the fastest growing social media apps. It is a platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. We’ve put together our …

As a parent, it’s normal to want to share your child’s milestone moments with friends and whānau. Some parents do this online as it’s a …

Gaming is everywhere. It’s no longer confined to consoles and computers – with billions of people playing games on mobiles worldwide. Young people are especially …

Reddit is a place to share news, memes and have discussions about almost every subject under the sun. Reddit is a network of communities based …

You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit > Understand Sexting, or the sending of nude or sexually explicit images, continues to be a topic of …

Social media websites lets people connect with people, organise groups and events, and find news and information. As most platforms  offer their service for free …

Your digital footprint is the trail of ‘electronic breadcrumbs’ you leave behind you as you use the internet and it’s important to manage it carefully

As young people use more digital technology, it’s important parents teach them about online safety. While there might be a gap between what your child …