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

Romance scammers are good at what they do and can spend months building up trust before they start to ask for sums of money. There’s no fail-proof way to identify a romance scam, but there are signs to look out for.

There are so many conveniences to shopping online, but you also need to be careful about who you’re buying from and the information you’re giving …

Understanding New Zealand’s Privacy Act, the privacy principles and how to make a complaint about a breach of privacy

Before young people start using technology, it’s crucial you talk to them about the type of things they might see online and develop strategies on …

Sexting is the name given to the act of sending or receiving nude images, videos or texts and also covers underwear and sexual content. We’ve …

Phishing is when someone tries to get personal information (like bank account numbers and passwords), from a large audience, so they can use it to …

You need protection from malware to keep your computer and mobile devices secure. Find out how to evaluate a good internet security suite

Technological options like parental controls can help keep your child safe online, but they work best when teamed with online safety education. Find out the …

People increasingly submit more of their data – most likely without thinking – everyday. So it’s important to know about the simple things that will …